Medical Lab Technician

Medical Lab Technician

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 0.01

Work Shift: Nights (United States of America)

PRN 3rd Shift-11pm-7:30am, rotating weekends.

Southside Regional Medical Center, Petersburg, VA

Summary of Primary Function/General Purpose of Position

Medical Lab Technicians (MLT) assist physicians and other specialists by performing all aspects of testing on blood, tissue, and other bodily fluids, the results of which can then be used to diagnose and treat patients. Confirms test results and provides the physician with data necessary to make appropriate determinations.

Essential Job Functions

Performs routine, moderate, and highly complex laboratory diagnostic tests.

Confirms test results and provides the physician with data necessary to determine the presence, extent, cause, and treatment of disease.

Follows quality control programs, assuring the accuracy and reliability of test results.

Performs, records, and evaluates Quality Control.

Monitors, maintains, and troubleshoots laboratory instruments and equipment.

Assist with training of new employees and students in the use of lab equipment and testing procedures.

Performs computer function on both Lab Information Systems (LIS) and Hospital Information Systems (HIS).

Participates in continuing education in respective areas of expertise.

Assists with inventory control.

This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job. Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties as required by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.

Licensing/Certification

MLT Medical Laboratory Technician Certification or eligible by a nationally recognized certification agency (preferably ASCP) (required) for BSMH.

For RSFH (as of 3/27/25) if registry-eligible, must achieve certification within 12 months from hire date.

Education

Must have one of the following:

Associates, Medical Lab Technology

Completed at least 60 semester hours (including six hours of chemistry and six of biology) of academic credit from a college or university accredited by a recognized regional or national accreditation agency and have successfully completed a medical lab technician program by a nationally accredited agency

Completed a 50-week U.S. military medical laboratory training course within the past ten years

Work Experience

2 years of technical experience in a clinical laboratory setting (preferred)

Training

None

Skills

Active Listening

Service Orientation

Coordination

Verbal and Written Communication

Problem Solving

Customer Service

Organization

Time Management

Data Entry

Microsoft Office

Telephone Skills

Lab Information Systems

Laboratory Diagnostic Tests

Analyze data

Laboratory equipment

Quality assurance and control

Chemistry

Biology

Phlebotomy

Patient care

Bon Secours is an equal opportunity employer.

As a Bon Secours associate, you're part of a Mission that matters. We support your well-being personally and professionally. Our benefits are built to grow with you and meet your unique needs, every step of the way.

What we offer

• Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible)
• Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HSA/FSA options, life insurances, mental health resources and discounts
• Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, shot- and long-term disability, backup care for children and elders
• Tuition assistance, professional development and continuing education support

Benefits may vary based on the market and employment status.