(Archived) Medical Laboratory Technician - Langley Air Force Base, Hampton, VA

Medical Laboratory Technician
Langley Air Force Base, Hampton, VA
Full-time, Contract (fully benefited - medical, dental, vision, 401(k), PTO, paid holidays)
Flex schedule/Open availability preferred

JOB SUMMARY: Performs analyses of biologic and related materials in hospital, environmental, occupational, epidemiological, toxicological, or research and development laboratories, utilizing knowledge of medical laboratory sciences.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• 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) is required
• Certification as a Medical Laboratory Technician by the American Society of Clinical Pathologists (ASCP) or American Medical Technologists (AMT), or state licensure as a medical laboratory technician is required

TYPE OF WORK (duties include but are not limited to the following):

• Perform clinical laboratory tests in any one or a combination of areas as described in following sections of the laboratory: Hematology, chemistry, urinalysis, serology, microbiology, immunology, blood bank, and blood donor center.
• Calculate test results and measure prescribed quantities of samples during tests.
• Notice pertinent morphology/staining details of specimens under microscopic examination.
• Perform a wide variety of laboratory tests either manually or using automated instrumentation.
• Evaluate quality control information against measurable criteria in the performance of laboratory tests.
• Perform precise and accurate laboratory testing according to established laboratory procedures.
• Receive written requisitions from health care providers for routine and special laboratory tests.
• Set up and adjust laboratory equipment and apparatus.
• Obtain laboratory specimens directly from patients by venipuncture, instruct patient and staff on proper specimen collection.
• Add reagents or indicator solutions, and subjects specimens to various laboratory operations according to established procedures.
• Prepare slides for microscopic analysis as necessary.
• Observe test reactions, changes of color, or formation of precipitates; studies or subjects treated specimens to automatic analyzing equipment to make qualitative and quantitative analysis.
• Record test results to flat logs and request slips and file reports in the electronic health record.
• Bring to the attention of the section supervisor, pathologist or general laboratory supervisor any unusual or grossly abnormal test result.
• Perform light general cleaning of work areas such as collection of trash, autoclaving of specimens, cleaning of bench tops and light dusting.
• Prepare specimens for transport to MTF laboratory or for other civilian/DOD reference laboratories.
• Participate/perform the prescribed QC and CAP proficiency testing (PT) programs.
• Adhere to infection control procedures including the use of personal protective equipment and proper disposal of waste