Job Description

Sr Medical Lab Tech (MLT)

Job Code: LA3375

SIGN-ON BONUS $2,500

Monday- Friday | 2 pm-10:30 pm, alternating weekends.

ABOUT US

We are ushering in a new era of healthcare where achieving good health is just the beginning. At UVA Community Health, part of the world-class UVA Health academic health system, we are committed to caring for the whole person by building meaningful connections with our patients in the local setting of UVA Health’s community hospitals, outpatient locations, and provider offices. By combining our team’s talent and expertise, the breadth of capabilities across the entire UVA Health system, and our dedication to community wellness, we are bringing expert care close to home. As a member of the UVA Community Health team, individuals contribute to patient care decisions, support advanced medical technologies, and experience the satisfaction of making a difference in people’s lives every day.

JOB TYPE

Classification: Non Exempt

Supervises Positions:

Employee is responsible for performing all laboratory procedures, including quality control, specimen collection, processing, testing, and reporting of lab results. Employee will also assist in the evaluation of new or modified techniques when required. They will advise and assist in the orientation and training of other personnel on equipment and software as necessary. They will also have a combination of responsibilities including: key operator of specified instrumentation, supply orders and inventory, instrumentation maintenance and troubleshooting, management of vendor relationships, procedure writing assistance and/or oversight of an off shift.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education: 2 Year/Associate's Degree in a chemical, physical, or biological science or medical laboratory or equivalent education and training required OR successfully completed military training of 50 or more weeks.

Experience: 3 years of experience as laboratory tech required. Refer to the Life Support Training Policy for additional details.

Licensure: MLT Certification from ASCP or AMT required.

Additional Skills/Requirements Required: All individuals certified ASCP beginning January 1, 2004, must participate and maintain ASCP Board of Certification (BOC) through the Certification Maintenance Program (CMP). All individuals who are certified AMT beginning January 1, 2006, must participate and maintain AMT Certification Continuation Program (CCP). Knowledge of current medical terminology to perform full range of laboratory tests. Knowledge of laboratory equipment and testing to perform quality control checks and troubleshooting of instrumentation. Knowledge of medical terminology to communicate with medical staff regarding laboratory procedures and results. Skill in performing a full range of laboratory tests. Skill in anticipating and reacting calmly to emergency situations. Skill in developing and maintaining department quality assurance. Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with patients, medical staff, hospital staff and the public. Ability to read and understand information about instrumentation in laboratory field. Ability to follow written protocols. Ability to work independently. Ability to communicate clearly.

Additional Skills/Requirements Preferred: N/A

Competencies

• Patient Care: Shows a commitment to provide the highest level of patient care.
  • Collects, labels, and prepares specimens for testing.
  • Maintains required documentation for all lab procedures.
  • Processes requisitions for testing.
  • Prepares and distributes reports.
• Safety: Adheres to all workplace and trade safety laws, regulations, standards, and practices.
  • Performs quality control testing to assure accuracy of patient testing.
  • Performs equipment maintenance and troubleshooting.
  • Practices safety policies to maintain a safe working environment.
  • Performs all duties to satisfy regulations in preparation for inspections.
• Teamwork: Cooperates within a team to achieve goals and deliverables.
  • Provides information and consultation to requestors.
  • Recognizes interdependencies with other areas and supports other staff as needed.
  • Shares and initiates regular and professional communication with co-workers.
  • Participates in regular staff meetings.
• Technical Competence: Uses knowledge that is acquired through training or extensive on-the-job experience to perform one's job.
  • Performs competency and proficiency testing to assure maintenance of skills.
  • Completes educational activities to continually improve skills and assists consultants.
  • Participates in improvement of methods and processes.

The incumbent may be asked to perform additional duties as assigned.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Physical Demand Code: Medium to Heavy Physical Demand: The job requires constant standing, frequently walking, and bending/stooping. Proficient communicative, auditory, and visual skills. Attention to detail and ability to write legibly. Ability to lift/push/pull 100 lbs. For any weight over 35 lbs., use Safe Handling Equipment. This job description may not include all assigned duties, responsibilities, or aspects of the job described. It may be amended at any time at the sole discretion of UVA Community Health.

OTHER

• May require the use of safety equipment, such as HEPA mask, for infection prevention: Yes

• On call responsibilities as directed: Yes

• Ability to travel between campus buildings, remote facilities, and out of town as needed: Yes

The base compensation range for this role is $23.92 - $39.61 hourly.

Individual compensation will be determined by the selected candidate's qualifications, previous work experience, and/or education. Please note that the pay range does not include any applicable incentive compensation programs such as shift differentials, clinical ladders, and other incentives that may be available for those in eligible positions.