Position: Laboratory Technician

Classification: Non-exempt

Department/Reports To: Department Supervisor and/or Shift Supervisor

Position Summary:

Responsible for assuring that all specimens brought to the laboratory are accurately counted, sorted and labeled for testing. Adheres to departmental policies and procedures to include department programs, quality control, quality assurance and safety. The hours for this position is 4pm-12am or 7pm to 3am.

Essential Functions:

• Accurately handles and processes specimens
• Follows laboratory procedures for specimen processing
• Correctly identifies proper tubes and containers for each test type
• Counts, sorts and labels tubes and specimens to ensure quality of laboratory services

• Utilizes appropriate resources for proper specimen processing
• Understands and follows all safety, infection control, and OSHA Bloodborne Pathogen guidelines.
• Participates in departmental quality assurance programs.
• Effectively utilizes departmental resources

• Utilizes appropriate supplies with minimal waste.
• Promotes excellent service to internal and external customers.

• Communicates with laboratory staff and other department staff members to ensure quality patient care.
• Maintains and supports a service oriented relationship with staff members.
• Respects and maintains the confidentiality of information relative to patients and clients.
• Strives to maintain a positive work environment and keeps work area neat and clean.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Performs other related responsibilities as assigned.
• Attends all in house training and meetings as requested.
• Accurately enters all patient demographics and tests ordered.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to communicate effectively at all levels within the laboratory and staff.
• Ability to work in an environment conducive to a clinical laboratory setting.

Education, Licensure, Certification:

• Bachelors Degree in Medical Technology or Laboratory Science
• ASCP/AMT/equivalent preferred but not required

Physical Demands:

• Requires light to medium lifting and carrying of objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Requires manipulation of tools, objects, and equipment using the following physical motions: pushing, pulling, lifting, reaching above shoulder height, grasping with both hands, pinching with thumb and forefinger, twisting with hand and wrist, climbing under, lifting up, lifting down, and reaching under.
• Routinely requires coordination of two or more physical operations.
• Routinely requires visual discrimination of color, size, shape, and motility.

Working Conditions:

Works in temperature controlled environment with constant exposure to biological and chemical hazards. May be required to operate fire and safety equipment or follow other safety procedures in an emergency situation. May be required to work within time constraints.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Night shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Leesburg, VA 20176 (Preferred)

Experience:

• Clinical Laboratory Experience: 1 year (Preferred)

Shift availability:

• Night Shift (Preferred)

Work Location:

• One location

Work Remotely:

• No

Work Location: One location

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