Medical Laboratory Technician

US Got People (USGP) is searching for a dedicated professional to work as

MEDICAL LABORATORY TECHNICIAN

within the

BLOOD BANK

at Naval Medical Center Portsmouth, in Portsmouth, VA. Benefits to This Position Monday - Friday 0600-1800 Competitive Pay $41.00/hr. + Health and welfare stipend Benefits to include Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance and 401

K PTO and Sick Time Education Qualifications:

Education:

Graduate 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) or educational program acceptable to the American Medical Technologist (AMT). Certification in addition to

Basic Life Support:

BLS Certification through American Heart Association or American Red Cross Experience Possess three years of blood bank experience as a Medical Laboratory Technologist within the last five years.

Licensure/Registration:

Current certification and registration as a Medical Technologist by the American Society of Clinical Pathologists (MT-ASCP).

OR 5.2.1.3.1.2.

Current certification and registration as a Medical Technologist by the American Medical Technologists (MT-AMT). Job duties may include but are not limited to:

• Enter and certify laboratory results into Lifetrak/MHS Genesis.
• Instruct medical laboratory technicians, residents, and others in laboratory policies and procedures.
• Provides leadership and technical oversight in all Blood Donor Center (BDC) processes including manufacturing, Inventory control, and Drive team to achieve quality while meeting customer service requirements; continuously strives for the assurance that products and services produced and provided are safe and effective for their intended use.
• Conducts quality control (QC) review in accordance with accreditation standards, local policies and standard operating procedures.

Identifies trends that could have a negative impact on Blood Donor Center mission; takes immediate corrective action when review indicates standards set by local policy are not met; initiates internal variance reports, determines root cause, performs thorough investigation, determines corrective action/steps to prevent re-occurrence; reports issues to Division Officer or designee as necessary for awareness and action.

• Complies with all SOPS when performing patient testing to ensure accurate test results are reported. Reports results accurately in the Laboratory Information System and Blood Establishment Computer System.
• Ensures documentation of all blood and blood components is complete and acceptable per SOP prior to issuing product(s). Performs required checks on all blood and blood products that are issued for transfusion per SOPS and takes corrective action(s) when discrepancies are identified.
• Initiates and completes all training and competency assessments at required intervals per standard operating procedures (SOPs). Maintains active Medical Laboratory Technologist (MT) certification by completing required continuing education units (CEUs) determined by certification agency (i.e., American Society for Clinical Pathology, etc.).
• Complies with AABB, CAP, FDA, TJC and other applicable standards and regulations.

Immediately reports (same work shift) any injury, occupational illness, or property damage resulting from an accident to most immediate supervisor. Reports workplace hazards in a timely manner. Performs assigned CAP proficiency testing survey for Transfusion Services and Blood Donor Center. At USGP, we are invested in the growth and support of the veterans, and their families, that we serve. In order to provide our best to the community, we are committed to nurturing and evolving our ever-growing diverse network of dedicated professionals and ensuring that our employees are valued for their efforts and able to grow as an individual and achieve their career goals. This is a great opportunity for a team player who is passionate about service and wants to grow their career through the unique knowledge gained by working at a federal facility. USGP is an Equal Employment Opportunity/M/F/disability/protected veteran status We look forward to receiving your resume!

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$41.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Application Question(s): Are you a graduate of a Medical Laboratory Technician program? If so please list the school/program agency.

Experience:

Medical Lab Tech:

3 years (Required)

License/Certification:

BLS Certification (Required) MT-AMT Certification (Required) Ability to

Relocate:

Portsmouth, VA:

Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location:

In person