VCU Health
Medical Laboratory Technician – New Kent ED – Nights
VCU Health, Quinton, Virginia, United States, 23141
Overview
Medical Laboratory Technician – New Kent ED – Nights. Join to apply for the Medical Laboratory Technician – New Kent ED – Nights role at VCU Health. Responsibilities
Performs laboratory tests according to established procedures. Operates, maintains, troubleshoots, and validates lab equipment. Performs, documents quality control, and follows established quality assurance guidelines. Receives and processes specimens according to established protocols and regulations. Assists in educating and training laboratory personnel according to skill level. Assist with maintaining laboratory supplies and inventory. Assist with ensuring the laboratory is maintaining accreditation standards from College of American Pathologists (CAP), Joint Commission (TJ) and other accrediting agency standards as required. Perform other duties as assigned. Patient Population
Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide equitable care appropriate to the age of the patients served on their assigned unit. Demonstrates knowledge and related competencies of the principles of growth and development of the life span and possesses the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interprets the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to their age, specific needs and to provide the equitable care needed as described in departmental policies and procedures. Neonates (0-4 weeks), Infant (1-12 months), Pediatrics (1-12 years), Adolescents (13-17 years), Adults (18-64 years), Geriatrics (65 years and older). Employment Qualifications
Required Education:
Associate Degree in Clinical/Medical Lab Sciences Licensing/ Certification:
Licensure/Certification Required: MLT graduates that are hired upon graduation must obtain certification within 6 months of their graduation date. Certified as a Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) by the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) or other equivalent accrediting agencies. Minimum Qualifications:
Years and Type of Required Experience: Minimum: Entry Level Medical Technician Graduate Other Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:
Ability to work rotating weekends as required. Ability to work Holidays scheduling as required. Ability to take on call availability as required and for emergency coverage on any shift Working Conditions:
Periods of high stress and fluctuating workloads may occur. General office environment. May be exposed to adverse weather conditions; cold, hot, dust, wind, etc. Required to travel to off-site locations, occasionally in adverse weather conditions. May be exposed to high noise levels and bright lights. May be exposed to limited hazardous substances or body fluids. May be exposed to human blood and other potentially infectious materials. May have periods of constant interruptions. Physical Requirements
Physical Demands: Lifting/ Carrying (0-50 lbs.), Lifting/ Carrying (50-100 lbs.), Lifting/ Carrying (100+ lbs.), Push/ Pull (0-50 lbs.), Push/ Pull (50-100 lbs.), Stoop, Kneel, Squat, Climbing, Balance, Bending. Work Position: Sitting, Walking, Standing Hazards and Mental/Sensory
Hazards: Depth perception; Exposure to toxic/caustic/chemicals/detergents; Exposure to moving mechanical parts; Exposure to dust/fumes; Exposure to potential electrical shock; Exposure to x ray/electromagnetic energy; Exposure to high pitched noises; Gaseous risk exposure. Mental/Sensory: Strong recall, Reasoning, Problem solving, Hearing, Speak clearly, Write legibly, Reading, Logical thinking. Emotional: Fast pace environment, Steady pace, Able to handle multiple priorities, Frequent and intense customer interactions, Noisy environment, Able to adapt to frequent change. Note
EEO Employer/Disabled/Protected Veteran/41 CFR 60-1.4.
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Medical Laboratory Technician – New Kent ED – Nights. Join to apply for the Medical Laboratory Technician – New Kent ED – Nights role at VCU Health. Responsibilities
Performs laboratory tests according to established procedures. Operates, maintains, troubleshoots, and validates lab equipment. Performs, documents quality control, and follows established quality assurance guidelines. Receives and processes specimens according to established protocols and regulations. Assists in educating and training laboratory personnel according to skill level. Assist with maintaining laboratory supplies and inventory. Assist with ensuring the laboratory is maintaining accreditation standards from College of American Pathologists (CAP), Joint Commission (TJ) and other accrediting agency standards as required. Perform other duties as assigned. Patient Population
Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide equitable care appropriate to the age of the patients served on their assigned unit. Demonstrates knowledge and related competencies of the principles of growth and development of the life span and possesses the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interprets the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to their age, specific needs and to provide the equitable care needed as described in departmental policies and procedures. Neonates (0-4 weeks), Infant (1-12 months), Pediatrics (1-12 years), Adolescents (13-17 years), Adults (18-64 years), Geriatrics (65 years and older). Employment Qualifications
Required Education:
Associate Degree in Clinical/Medical Lab Sciences Licensing/ Certification:
Licensure/Certification Required: MLT graduates that are hired upon graduation must obtain certification within 6 months of their graduation date. Certified as a Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) by the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) or other equivalent accrediting agencies. Minimum Qualifications:
Years and Type of Required Experience: Minimum: Entry Level Medical Technician Graduate Other Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:
Ability to work rotating weekends as required. Ability to work Holidays scheduling as required. Ability to take on call availability as required and for emergency coverage on any shift Working Conditions:
Periods of high stress and fluctuating workloads may occur. General office environment. May be exposed to adverse weather conditions; cold, hot, dust, wind, etc. Required to travel to off-site locations, occasionally in adverse weather conditions. May be exposed to high noise levels and bright lights. May be exposed to limited hazardous substances or body fluids. May be exposed to human blood and other potentially infectious materials. May have periods of constant interruptions. Physical Requirements
Physical Demands: Lifting/ Carrying (0-50 lbs.), Lifting/ Carrying (50-100 lbs.), Lifting/ Carrying (100+ lbs.), Push/ Pull (0-50 lbs.), Push/ Pull (50-100 lbs.), Stoop, Kneel, Squat, Climbing, Balance, Bending. Work Position: Sitting, Walking, Standing Hazards and Mental/Sensory
Hazards: Depth perception; Exposure to toxic/caustic/chemicals/detergents; Exposure to moving mechanical parts; Exposure to dust/fumes; Exposure to potential electrical shock; Exposure to x ray/electromagnetic energy; Exposure to high pitched noises; Gaseous risk exposure. Mental/Sensory: Strong recall, Reasoning, Problem solving, Hearing, Speak clearly, Write legibly, Reading, Logical thinking. Emotional: Fast pace environment, Steady pace, Able to handle multiple priorities, Frequent and intense customer interactions, Noisy environment, Able to adapt to frequent change. Note
EEO Employer/Disabled/Protected Veteran/41 CFR 60-1.4.
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