Medical Lab Technician

Description

Company Overview

Urology of Virginia (UVA) has a long history of providing comprehensive and quality care to the entire Hampton Roads region, including northeastern North Carolina. Our clinical care team consists of board-certified urologists, most of whom are fellowship-trained, nationally recognized, awarded, and published. Working in a team-based environment, our mission is to help patients optimize their urological health.

Job Overview

We are seeking an experienced Medical Lab Technician/Clinical Laboratory Scientist to work in a large specialty group’s Clinical Lab. This position consists of day shift hours, Monday – Friday, to include flexible weekend hours for microbiology (rotating). This position is flexible from 24 - 30 hours per week.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Perform microbiology tests for urine cultures, utilizing both manual and automated methods, as appropriate by CLSI standards. Successful candidate must meet CLIA high complexity testing personnel requirements
• Perform chemistry/immunoassay lab tests utilizing Roche e411 analyzer
• Perform quality control procedures as outlined by lab procedures, with troubleshooting and resolution of outliers, as needed
• Participate in the performance of proficiency testing on all applicable lab tests
• Maintain proper documentation as described in the quality assurance program, to include equipment records, maintenance logs, e-worksheets, specimen rejection documentation and quality control logs
• Utilize and maintain specimen logs, worksheets, and laboratory reports in Orchard lab information system (LIS)
• Manage patient lab results, providing accurate final reports to the ordering provider in a timely manner
• Provide lab support to medical staff as needed, regarding specimen collection requirements, testing procedures, training, and other issues as needed
• Accession and process lab specimens as outlined in lab procedures
• Use Epic EMR for communication with providers and staff regarding lab results, specimen rejection, provider orders, etc.
• Assist with other projects as directed by the lab supervisor, including but not limited to: validations, special reports, and reference (send-out) lab issues
• Maintain all laboratory equipment with appropriate documentation.
• Stock and monitor usage of laboratory supplies and reagents; to ensure adequate inventory of laboratory supplies is maintained
• Perform all duties according to current CLIA and OSHA regulations
  
  

Requirements

Required License/Experience/Skills

• Minimum of an Associate degree in Medical Laboratory Technology from an accredited institution
• ASCP/Board certified (board eligible considered)
  
  

Preferred License/Experience/Skills

• 2 years related experience in a clinical laboratory setting, preferred
  
  

Equal employment opportunity for all is a very important philosophy for our practice. We will evaluate all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, non-disqualifying disability, history of military service, genetic information, or any other status protected by law. This policy applies to all employment practices, including, but not limited to, recruitment, employment, assignments, promotions, reassignments or transfers, disciplinary matters, establishment of rates of pay or other compensation, and selection for training programs.