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Job Title: Medical Laboratory Technician / Medical Technologist

Job Description

The Medical Laboratory Technician or Medical Technologist is responsible for performing a wide range of laboratory tasks to support patient care, particularly in an oncology setting. This role involves specimen handling, processing, and analysis, as well as maintaining laboratory equipment and adhering to quality control standards. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of cancer patients while gaining unique experience in a specialized laboratory environment.

Responsibilities

+ Follow laboratory procedures for specimen handling and processing, test analyses, reporting, and maintaining records of patient results.

+ Send specimens to reference laboratories for testing not performed in-house.

+ Process incoming orders for lab testing, including reference laboratory specimens.

+ Perform specimen analysis of all Chemistry, Hematology, and Immunology specimens.

+ Maintain and operate all laboratory equipment.

+ Perform daily, weekly, and monthly instrument maintenance.

+ Adhere to the laboratory's quality control policies and document all QC activities, instrument and procedural calibrations, and instrument maintenance.

+ Record proper lot numbers of all controls, calibrators, and reagents.

+ Participate in proficiency testing by performing sample analysis and reporting results at least once a year.

+ Prepare peripheral blood smear and perform a complete WBC differential.

+ Perform microscopic examination of urinary sediment and record results on appropriate worksheet and computer system, performing file maintenance.

+ Process specimens for send-out testing.

+ Follow laboratory policies whenever test systems are not within the laboratory's established acceptable levels of performance.

+ Identify problems that may adversely affect test performance or reporting of test results and either correct the problem or notify a supervisor.

+ Document all corrective actions taken when test systems deviate from the laboratory's established performance standards.

+ Verify all critical results and document with accurate follow-up.

+ Maintain an adequate inventory of supplies and ensure that all supplies are viable before using them in patient testing.

+ Prepare reagents, stains, and other chemical solutions as needed.

+ Restock the laboratory area as needed.

+ Process in-house and incoming results for charting.

+ Chart patient results in a timely manner as needed.

Essential Skills

+ Certification as a Medical Laboratory Technician or Medical Technologist by the Board of Registry of American Society of Clinical Pathology (ASCP) or American Medical Technologists (AMT) required.

+ Completion of an accredited Medical Laboratory Technician program, typically resulting in an associate degree.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

+ ASCP/AMT Certification

+ 3-5 years of experience preferred

+ Generalist, CLIA, Medical Technologist, MLT experience

Work Environment

The work schedule is Monday through Friday, with start times between 7am-9am and end times between 3:30pm-5:30pm. There are no weekend or night shifts required. Travel to five other locations may be required to fill in as needed. This role provides meaningful work with cancer patients, offering a unique opportunity to positively impact their lives during a challenging time.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Suffolk, Virginia.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $28.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Suffolk,VA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 11, 2025.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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