MLT Eligible

About the role

The Medical Lab Technologist(MLT) works under the direction of the supervisor/manager in the area of responsibility and/or Director of the Laboratory. Performs technical procedures in such areas as Hematology, Chemistry, Serology, Blood Bank, Point of Care Testing, Urinalysis and Microbiology according to established Protocols and standard operating procedures. The MLT is required to follow all quality control and quality assurance guidelines established in the department to include accurate performance, review and documentation. Perform routine maintenance of departmental equipment and procedures to include inventory control, preventive maintenance and troubleshooting. The position participates in all aspects of Proficiency testing and in maintaining a constant state of readiness in the department to meet all Standards for accreditation from College of American Pathologist (CAP), DNV, State, OSHA, CLIA, etc. The MLT assists in the training of new and existing personnel as well as students. May perform specimen collection, specimen processing and phlebotomy as applicable.

Responsibilities

• Performs technical procedures in areas such as Hematology, Chemistry, Serology, Blood Bank, Point of Care Testing, Urinalysis and Microbiology. Facilitates positive customer service throughout the department/facility. Responds timely to customer needs.
• Recognizes, responds and communicates collaboratively with physician regarding variances in laboratory operations and patient data. Builds collaborative professional relationships with a multi-disciplinary team to support patient care needs.
• Completes accurate testing to ensure quality patient care, to include preanalytic, analytic and postanalytic phases.
• Assists in staff and student training.

Requirements

• Education
• High School Diploma or GED, (Required) and
• Program Graduate, Completion of an official US military 50-week medical laboratory procedures training course (Required) and
• , Currently hold or have held the military enlisted occupational specialty of Medical Laboratory Specialist (Laboratory Technician) (Required) or
• Associates Degree, Medical Lab Technology/Clinical Lab Science or Related (Required)
• 2 years Clinical Lab experience (Preferred)
• Licenses and Certifications
• Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) - American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) (ASCP or AMT) Upon Hire(Required) or
• Medical Lab Tech (MLT) - American Medical Technologists (AMT) (ASCP or AMT) Upon Hire(Required)
• To learn more about being a team member with Riverside Health System visit us at https://www.riversideonline.com/careers .

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Newport News, Virginia

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