Medical Laboratory Scientist - MT/MLT Norfolk

Virginia Oncology Associates - Virginia Beach, VA

Full-time - Entry Level

Virginia Beach, VA

Ambulatory Health Care Services

About the position

Virginia Oncology Associates is seeking a Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) or Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) to join their team in Norfolk, Virginia. This full-time position involves performing laboratory tests and analyses to support cancer care and blood disorder treatments. The role requires adherence to quality control policies and procedures, as well as maintaining laboratory equipment and supplies.

Responsibilities

• Follows laboratory procedures for specimen handling and processing, test analyses, reporting, and maintaining records of patient results.
• Sends specimens to reference laboratories for any testing not performed in-house.
• Processes incoming orders for lab testing including reference laboratory specimens.
• Assists with special procedures as needed (i.e. bone marrows in the room).
• Performs specimen analysis of all Chemistry, Hematology, and Immunology specimens.
• Maintains and operates all laboratory equipment.
• Performs daily, weekly, and monthly instrument maintenance as indicated.
• Adheres to the laboratory's quality control policies and documents all QC activities, instrument and procedural calibrations, and instrument maintenance.
• Records proper lot numbers of all controls, calibrators, and reagents.
• Participates in proficiency testing by performing sample analysis and reporting results at least once a year.
• Prepares peripheral blood smear and performs complete WBC differential.
• Performs microscopic examination of urinary sediment and records results on appropriate worksheet and computer system.
• Processes specimens for send-out testing.
• Identifies problems that may adversely affect test performance or reporting of test results and either corrects the problem or notifies supervisor.
• Documents all corrective actions taken when test systems deviate from the laboratory's established performance specifications.
• Maintains proper documentation as described by the quality assurance program including accessioning logs, test report logs, quality control logs, equipment records, and checklists.
• Verifies all critical results and documents with accurate follow-up.
• Maintains adequate inventory of supplies and ensures that all supplies are viable before using in patient testing.
• Prepares reagents, stains, and other chemical solutions as needed.
• Restocks the laboratory area as needed.
• Processes in-house and incoming results for charting.
• Charts patient results in a timely manner as needed.
• Properly identifies and bands patients for blood product transfusion.
• Processes properly labeled specimens according to local blood bank policy.
• Assists with performing phlebotomy and collecting appropriate specimens from patients as ordered.
• Assures pre-authorization and completes appropriate consent forms (ABN) prior to collection of limited coverage tests.
• Adheres to all OSHA compliance laws and Universal Precaution procedures.
• Complies with applicable regulatory agency standards.
• Maintains confidentiality of all information related to patients and medical staff.

Requirements

• Associates degree in medical technology or laboratory science required for MLT's.
• Bachelor's degree in medical technology or laboratory science required for MT's (MLS).
• Minimum 3 years related experience preferred.
• Current state license if required.
• AMT, ASCP or equivalent certification preferred.

Nice-to-haves

• Medical Laboratory Scientist Certification
• Medical Technology ASCP Certification
• Mid-level Analysis skills

Benefits

• Full-time position with competitive salary range of $55K - $69.7K per year.