Medical Laboratory Technician 1 at Inova

Springfield, Virginia, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

24 Apr, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

24 Jan, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Medical Laboratory Science, Sample Preparation, Result Reporting, Patient Identification, Laboratory Safety Procedures, Regulatory Compliance, Computer Proficiency, Specimen Collection, Quality Control, Technical Support, Standard Operating Procedures, Problem Solving, Inventory Management, Communication Skills, Team Collaboration, Time Management

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

INOVA Alexandria Hospital is looking for a dedicated Medical Laboratory Technician I to join the team! This position is Part time Day shift,6:00am-2:30pm, Monday-Friday and every other weekend. Inova is consistently ranked as national healthcare leader in safety, quality and patient experience. We are also proud to be consistently recognized as a top employer in both the D.C. metro area and the nation. Featured Benefits: Committed to Team Member Health: offering medical, dental and vision coverage, and a robust team member wellness program. Retirement: Inova matches the first 5% of eligible contributions – starting on your first day. Tuition and Student Loan Assistance: offering up to $5,250 per year in education assistance and up to $10,000 for student loans. Mental Health Support: offering all Inova team members, their spouses/partners, and their children 25 mental health coaching or therapy sessions, per person, per year, at no cost. Work/Life Balance: offering paid time off, paid parental leave, flexible work schedules, and remote and hybrid career opportunities. Medical Laboratory Technician I Job Responsibilities: Floats to other areas to maintain productivity and proficiency. Follows site specific standard operating procedures, manuals and instructions. Reports clinical data accurately and efficiently so that care givers receive timely patient information. Notifies appropriate individual(s), including technical support, of problems or discrepancies according to established procedures. Minimizes department expenses by using resources efficiently while avoiding urgent supply requests and inventory loss due to expiration. Adheres to regulatory agency guidelines (e.g. CAP, The Joint Commission, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, OSHA, State, FDA, AABB, etc.). Performs routine/special specimen collection, sample preparation and result reporting while maintaining positive patient identification throughout. Proficient with computers; familiarity with laboratory and hospital information systems. Adheres to laboratory safety procedures and processes at all times. Operates systems/methodologies in order to produce timely and accurate data for patients, QC, and proficiency testing. Demonstrates knowledge performing special procedures per facility department and based on competency assessment specific to those procedures. May perform additional duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications: Education- Associate's Degree in Medical Laboratory Science or Medical Technology. Other acceptable forms of education will follow the guidelines of ASCP/AMT Board certification. Experience-Successful completion of a NAACLS accredited MLT program, NAACLS or ABHES accredited MSL program, or a foreign medical laboratory science clinical training program within the last five years can be used in lieu of one year of full time acceptable clinical experience. Certification Upon Start: ASCP or AMT Board certification must be established within 2 years of hire date We are Inova, Northern Virginia’s leading nonprofit healthcare provider. Every day, our 26,000+ team members provide world-class healthcare to the communities we serve. Our people are the reason we're a national leader in healthcare safety, quality and patient experience. And from best-in-class facilities to professional development opportunities, we support them at every step. At Inova, we're constantly striving to be ever better — to shape a more compassionate future for healthcare. Inova Health System is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, pregnancy (including childbirth, pregnancy-related conditions and lactation), race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristics protected by law.

Responsibilities

The Medical Laboratory Technician I is responsible for performing routine and special specimen collection, sample preparation, and result reporting while ensuring accurate and timely clinical data reporting. The role also involves adhering to safety procedures and regulatory guidelines while maintaining productivity across various laboratory areas.