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Job Description
About Our Company
We’re a physician-led, patient-centric network committed to simplifying health care and bringing a more connected kind of care.
Our primary, multispecialty, and urgent care providers serve millions of patients in traditional practices, patients' homes and virtually through VillageMD and our operating companies Village Medical, Village Medical at Home, Summit Health, CityMD, and Starling Physicians.
When you join our team, you become part of a compassionate community of people who work hard every day to make health care better for all. We are innovating value-based care and leveraging integrated applications, population insights and staffing expertise to ensure all patients have access to high-quality, connected care services that provide better outcomes at a reduced total cost of care.
Please Note: We will only contact candidates regarding your applications from one of the following domains: @summithealth.com, @citymd.net, @villagemd.com, @villagemedical.com, @westmedgroup.com, @starlingphysicians.com, or @bmctotalcare.com.
Job Description
Summary:
Analyzes laboratory specimens and subsequent result reporting according to laboratory protocol and procedures.
Essential Functions (greater than or equal to 10% of time):
Performs accurate and appropriate testing of specimens received in the laboratory, according to established laboratory protocol and procedures.
Performs high complexity laboratory testing and report results
Reports test results in a timely manner and according to established laboratory protocol and procedures
Follows established procedures for laboratory quality control and reports discrepancies to the appropriate supervisor
Conducts specimen processing
Troubleshoots instruments, equipment, reagents, and patient specimen's when problems occur
Notifies supervisor when problems are identified that may adversely affect test performance or reporting
Performs daily, weekly, monthly, or as needed, maintenance on instruments and equipment as appropriate
Performs maintenance of equipment and calibration of testing as required
Performs phlebotomy and other laboratory duties as appropriate for the patient requiring this procedure
Obtains blood samples by skin puncture, and venipuncture
Instructs patients in proper collection of urine samples
Performs drug screen collections
Enters lab orders into the Laboratory Information System
Assists in other areas of the Laboratory as needed
Assists in the training of new employees and student interns in the performance of phlebotomy duties
Aids co-workers when needed and communicates with laboratory department to ensure an orderly work flow
Work Environment:
Fast-paced environment especially in dealing with urgent care situations. Direct patient and client contact while delivering services and treatment. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposure to blood or other human bodily fluids. Some weekend and evening hours may be required during peak times. Occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals and risk of electrical shock.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
This job has no supervisory responsibilities
Education and/or Experience:
Associates degree required. Successful completion of Medical Laboratory Technologist (MLT) course of study.
One year experience of general laboratory testing.
Necessary Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Knowledge of medical terminology, and lab testing requirements. Skill in phlebotomy techniques with adults, pediatrics, and geriatrics. Computer/data entry skills. Ability to work at a fast pace, communicate in a clear and effective manner, and read/follow procedures accurately.
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:
Certification from American Society of Clinical Pathology (ASCP) or American Medical Technologist (AMT) certification. If not held at time of hire this certification is required within 90 days of hire date for continued employment.
Physical Demands:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk; sit; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
Success Factors:
Deliver quality healthcare through teamwork, dependability, innovation, integrity, and compassion.
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About Our Commitment Total Rewards at VillageMD
Our team members are essential to our mission to reshape healthcare through the power of connection. VillageMD highly values the critical role that health and wellness play in the lives of our team members and their families. Participation in VillageMD’s benefit platform includes Medical, Dental, Life, Disability, Vision, FSA coverages and a 401k savings plan.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Our Company provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to, and does not discriminate on the basis of, race, color, religion, creed, gender/sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression (including transgender status), national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy, military status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, and local laws.
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