Medical Technologist

• Maintain sufficient inventory of material supplies and equipment for performance of duties
• Coordinate preparation and procurement of chemicals, reagents, stains and solutions as appropriate
• Demonstrate proficiency with hospital and departmental practices that reflect Joint Commission, COLA, CLIA, CMS, OSHA, HIPAA, Quality Improvement, and EPA Water Testing Standards and performs work at a level to meet these standards; demonstrate technical proficiency through successful participation in laboratory Proficiency Testing programs
• Maintain and protects the confidentiality of patient information
• Provides patient care that promotes the safety and well-being of all patients in the hospital and clinic departments on a 24-hour basis
• Support the hospital’s philosophy, objectives and goals and Organization mission and vision
• Respect and supports patient rights
• Promote and practices positive customer and peer relations and cost containment for the Laboratory Department and patient
• Foster constructive relationships as a team member within the Laboratory and with the members of other departments
• Maintain and protect the confidentiality of patient information
• Participates in orientation and in-service training for personnel
• Assists in reviewing and revising policies and procedures
• Supports and enforces infection control policies and procedures
• Follows the EPA regulations for completing required annual Proficiency Testing for water specimens
• Communicate in a professional and courteous manner with patients, family, and other medical personnel, as necessary
• Maintains responsibility for patient identification, specimen labelling and collection verification
• Prepare specimens for shipment to reference laboratory employing appropriate methods for packaging potential infectious or hazardous materials
• Works with other laboratory staff members in all areas of the laboratory, or as assigned, to complete patient specimen analysis
• Performs quality control procedures, ensuring validity and accuracy of test results
• Serve to the cover laboratory needs outside of routine hours by sharing on-call duties with other Laboratory Technologists

• US Citizen or Permanent Resident Card
• Pass/possess VA Public Trust Clearance

• Minimum of 5 years of experience
• Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Chemistry or Medical Laboratory Science, or in a related scientific field with a demonstrated internship in an approved clinical laboratory training program, or equivalent
• Current certification with a nationally recognized registry such as MT(ASCP)
• Common Access Card (CAC) required
• Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS)
• Must possess current skills in Blood Bank, Chemistry, Hematology, Microbiology and Urinalysis
• Ability to demonstrate dexterity, knowledge, and ability to complete assigned laboratory tasks and skills, attention to detail and compliance with all appropriate regulatory and safety requirements including standard precautions and hazardous chemical handling
• Knowledge and analytic abilities to perform highly complex testing, to interpret findings, perform calculations, calibrate instrumentation, and review testing performed by other technologists
• Working knowledge of and ability to implement the requirements for COLA, CLIA, and CLIP Laboratory Accreditation
• Ability to maintain quality, safety, and infection control standards
• Considerable knowledge of laboratory equipment, instrumentation, and terminology; considerable knowledge of computers and computerized lab equipment
• Experience involving patient contact, customer service in a medical setting, strong communication skills both verbal and written
• Must possess visual acuity required to distinguish fine gradations of color and/or texture
• Laboratory personnel must be able to determine and confirm laboratory test results, which requires verification of normal color vision (applicants for the laboratory technologist position must demonstrate the absence of color blindness as evaluated by a color vision screening examination)

Hamdan Resources, LLC is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer (EEO/AA), making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. U.S. Citizenship and/or authorization to work within the U.S.is required for most positions.