Medical Laboratory Technician - Spectrum Healthcare Resources

Job Description:

 

Spectrum Healthcare Resources is seeking to hire a full time Medical Laboratory Technician for the Fairfax Health Center in Fairfax, Virginia. This position will be for the evening shift from 11:30-8pm. 

 

This is your chance to make a difference in the lives of patients who are active military, veterans and their dependants.  

 

 

Position Highlights: 

• Outpatient environment emphasizing patient care over administrative duties
• Employee status with a comprehensive benefits package
• 11 paid holidays
• Safe and secure work environment
• Exceptional work/life balance
• Competitive compensation with extra hourly compensation!
• Access to a state-of-the-art health clinic

Job Duties:

• Screens patient information and collects and processes specimens for testing.
• Performs testing in the Microbiology, Chemistry, Serology, Hematology, Coagulation, Urinalysis, and Immunohematology sections including specimen receipt, preparation, analysis, and reporting of results.
• Checks patient identification.
• Orders and accessions tests into the Composite Health Care System.
• Instructs patients on proper specimen collection techniques and provides patients with necessary specimen collection equipment and containers.
• All other duties assigned

Job Requirements:

• Must possess a high school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Graduation from a medical laboratory technician training program accredited by the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS) or the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES).
• Certification as a Medical Laboratory Technician by the American Society of Clinical Pathologists (ASCP), National Credentialing Agency for Laboratory Personnel (NCA), or American Medical Technologists (AMT), or state licensure as a medical laboratory technician.
• Two years related experience preferred.
• Have and maintain current certification in Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association.
• Shall be able to read, write, and speak English well enough to effectively communicate with patients and other staff members.
• Have knowledge of computer operations and proficiency in the use of basic word processing, data entry, and automated records.

 

Person of contact: 

Cristina Mazzella, Recruitment Manager

Cristina_mazzella@spectrumhealth.com

314-744-4160

 

 

 

 

 

About Fairfax, Virginia:

 

Fairfax offers activities to impress the hobby historian, avid outdoorsman,

and aspiring artist! Fairfax has something for everyone with a convenient

location only 20 miles from Washington, D.C. Some highlights include:

• Take an engaging guided tour at George Washington’s Mount Vernon
• Explore 800 breathtaking acres of the Great Falls National Park
• Admire the work of over 60 local artists at the Workhouse Arts Center
• Indulge at the annual Chocolate Lovers Festival and sample delectable local treats

 

 

 

Company Overview:

 

At Spectrum, we utilize over thirty-five years of experience providing optimal solutions for federal agencies that are both innovative and cost-effective. We hold ourselves to the highest standard to ensure successful outcomes for the facilities and healthcare professionals we serve. As a Joint Commission Certified Healthcare Resource, dependability and service are the driving forces of our mission. 

 

Spectrum Healthcare Resources is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

 

EOE/AA/Disability/Vet

 

Location : Location:US-VA-FairfaxRecruiter : Full Name: First Last:Cristina MazzellaDirect phone number:314-744-4160Recruiter : Email:Cristina_Mazzella@spectrumhealth.com