Lab Technician 1 (Wet Chemistry)

Job highlights
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Qualifications
Education: 2 Year/Associate's Degree in chemical, physical or biological science or medical laboratory or equivalent education or training required OR successfully completed military training of 50 or more weeks
(Clinical internships of twelve months duration meet this requirement)
Licensure: MLT certification (or eligible) from ASCP or AMT required
Additional Skills/Requirements Required: New graduates must obtain certification within 18 months of hire
All individuals who are newly 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 newly 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 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
Physical Demand Code: 17A, Medical Technician/Other Techs
The job requires constant sitting, standing, walking, and bending/stooping
Frequent repetitive body movements
Proficient communicative, auditory, and visual skills
Attention to detail and ability to write legibly
Ability to lift/push/pull up to 100 lbs. occasionally
For any weight over 35 lbs
May require the use of safety equipment, such as HEPA mask, for infection prevention: Yes
Ability to travel between campus buildings, remote facilities, and out of town as needed: Yes
Responsibilities
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
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
Refer to the Life Support Training Policy for additional details
Knowledge of laboratory equipment and testing to perform quality control checks and troubleshooting of instrumentation
Work Function/Activity: Medium to Heavy Physical Demand
use Safe Handling Equipment
On call responsibilities as directed: Yes
Job description
Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT)

Job Code: LA3373

PRN Role

ABOUT US

We are welcoming a new era in healthcare where achieving good health is just the beginning. At UVA Health Northern VA Culpeper, we believe in caring for the whole person by getting to know – and making connections with – our patients. By combining the talent and expertise of our people, the breadth of capabilities across our system, and our commitment to helping our communities get better and stay healthy, we are improving the patient experience.

As a UVA Health Northern VA Culpeper team member, you will have a voice in patient care decisions, support the most advanced medical technologies and feel a strong sense of satisfaction from making a difference in people’s lives every day.

JOB TYPE

Classification: Nonexempt

Supervises Positions: No

JOB SUMMARY

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.

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.

QUALIFICATIONS

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

Experience: 1 year experience as laboratory tech preferred. (Clinical internships of twelve months duration meet this requirement). Refer to the Life Support Training Policy for additional details.

Licensure: MLT certification (or eligible) from ASCP or AMT required.

Additional Skills/Requirements Required: New graduates must obtain certification within 18 months of hire. Failure to do so will result in termination of employment. All individuals who are newly 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 newly 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

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Physical Demand Code: 17A, Medical Technician/Other Techs

Work Function/Activity: Medium to Heavy Physical Demand

The job requires constant sitting, standing, walking, and bending/stooping. Frequent repetitive body movements. Proficient communicative, auditory, and visual skills. Attention to detail and ability to write legibly. Ability to lift/push/pull up to 100 lbs. occasionally. 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 Health Northern VA Culpeper.

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

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Lab Technician 1 (Wet Chemistry)
Pace® Labs • Beaver, WV, United States • via LinkedIn
13 hours ago
Full–time
No Degree Mentioned
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Job highlights
Identified by Google from the original job post
Qualifications
High school diploma or equivalent
Ability to perform work in a lab or office setting, remain standing for long periods while conducting tests, work around strong smells, and wear personal protective equipment while handling samples (e.g., lab coat, safety glasses and gloves; all PPE provided by Pace®)
Benefits
Comprehensive benefit program, including medical, vision and dental insurance, 401(k) matching and tuition reimbursement
Opportunities to build a rewarding career
An inclusive culture that stands for integrity, innovation and growth
Responsibilities
You'll receive all the training you need to successfully take on your new role and grow an exciting laboratory sciences career at Pace®
Support all laboratory sample-related activities, including preservation, preparation, processing and maintenance
Maintain and update appropriate documentation and databases
Participate in training on fundamental lab support policies, programs, and practices
Job description
Lab Technician 1 - Wet Chemistry

Make an impact. Build a career.

At Pace®, we're committed to continuously moving science forward; to innovate and advance sustainable practices that improve the health and safety of our communities and lives. Ask any of us, and you'll hear the same thing repeated again and again: we work here because what we do positively impacts the world.

If you're curious, driven and inspired by the idea of doing important work with real-world impact, there's no better place to build your career.

Find your place at Pace®

Join us as a Lab Technician I, where you'll put your love of science to work in the sample preparation department of our environmental testing laboratory. You'll receive all the training you need to successfully take on your new role and grow an exciting laboratory sciences career at Pace®.

What You'll Do
• Support all laboratory sample-related activities, including preservation, preparation, processing and maintenance
• Maintain and update appropriate documentation and databases
• Participate in training on fundamental lab support policies, programs, and practices

What You'll Bring
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Ability to perform work in a lab or office setting, remain standing for long periods while conducting tests, work around strong smells, and wear personal protective equipment while handling samples (e.g., lab coat, safety glasses and gloves; all PPE provided by Pace®).
• Experience in a laboratory or environmental testing setting is preferred, but not required

What We Promise
• Comprehensive benefit program, including medical, vision and dental insurance, 401(k) matching and tuition reimbursement
• Opportunities to build a rewarding career
• An inclusive culture that stands for integrity, innovation and growth Read more