VCU Health
Laboratory Scientist/MLS/CLS/MT III – Chemistry – Nights
VCU Health, Richmond, Virginia, United States, 23214
Laboratory Scientist/MLS/CLS/MT III – Chemistry – Nights
VCU Health The Medical Technologist Senior (MT Sr.) will perform the duties of a technical specialist in the Laboratory. Technically, the MT Sr. will be responsible for clinical testing and results reporting in all areas where training and verification of competency are attained. The MT Sr. assists the supervisor in the coordination of quality control procedures, trouble shooting, maintenance of procedure manuals, training and documentation, method evaluations and inventory control in his/her primary areas of responsibility. The MT Sr. should demonstrate a strong and energetic commitment to the laboratory’s mission of efficiency and quality and act as a positive role model for peers and other coworkers. This job consistently demonstrates excellent written and verbal communication skills. Responsibilities
Performance, evaluation and reporting of procedures outlined in the manual of standard operating procedures. Notification of panic values to ordering physicians. Customer service oriented communications. Resolution of problems in testing and quality control. Maintenance of SOPs. Certifications
Certified as a Medical Technologist (MT) or Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) by the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) or Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) by the National Credentialing Agency (NCA) or American Medical Technologists (AMT) National Certifying Agency or equivalent ASCP Specialty or Categorical certification. Team members must obtain required CE hours as per the Board of Certification Credential Maintenance Program (CMP). Individuals with ASCP certification prior to January 1, 2004, are exempt from the CMP. Experience
Minimum of three (3) years of clinical work experience as a Medical Technologist. Depending on laboratory assignment, experience may be specific to specialty areas such as Microbiology, Immunology, Molecular Biology, Transfusion Medicine, Clinical Chemistry, Toxicology, etc. Education
Bachelor’s Degree in Clinical Laboratory Science (BSCLS) from an accredited program OR a Bachelor's Degree in Biological Science plus graduation from an NAACLS‑accredited CLS/MT certificate program OR Bachelor’s Degree in Biological Science with 8 or more years of on‑the‑job training in a hospital health care environment in a specific lab discipline performing high‑complexity testing in blood banking, chemistry, hematology, microbiology, immunology and clinical microscopy (categorical or generalist certification required). Preferred: Master’s Degree in Clinical Lab Science (MSCLS) from an accredited program. Physical Requirements
Physical: Lifting 20–50 lbs. Other: Exposure to biohazards and potentially infectious body fluids. Activities: Prolonged standing, Prolonged sitting. Repetitive motion: Typing, pipetting. 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. Additional Position Requirements
Rotating weekends. Availability for emergency coverage or on‑call on evening and night shifts. Age Specific groups served: All. Nights. Supervisory Responsibilities
Assume responsibilities of supervisor in absence (weekends, holidays, etc.). Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level. Employment type: Full‑time. Job function: Research, Analyst, and Information Technology. Industries: Hospitals and Health Care. EEO Employer/Disabled/Protected Veteran/41 CFR 60‑1.4.
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VCU Health The Medical Technologist Senior (MT Sr.) will perform the duties of a technical specialist in the Laboratory. Technically, the MT Sr. will be responsible for clinical testing and results reporting in all areas where training and verification of competency are attained. The MT Sr. assists the supervisor in the coordination of quality control procedures, trouble shooting, maintenance of procedure manuals, training and documentation, method evaluations and inventory control in his/her primary areas of responsibility. The MT Sr. should demonstrate a strong and energetic commitment to the laboratory’s mission of efficiency and quality and act as a positive role model for peers and other coworkers. This job consistently demonstrates excellent written and verbal communication skills. Responsibilities
Performance, evaluation and reporting of procedures outlined in the manual of standard operating procedures. Notification of panic values to ordering physicians. Customer service oriented communications. Resolution of problems in testing and quality control. Maintenance of SOPs. Certifications
Certified as a Medical Technologist (MT) or Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) by the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) or Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) by the National Credentialing Agency (NCA) or American Medical Technologists (AMT) National Certifying Agency or equivalent ASCP Specialty or Categorical certification. Team members must obtain required CE hours as per the Board of Certification Credential Maintenance Program (CMP). Individuals with ASCP certification prior to January 1, 2004, are exempt from the CMP. Experience
Minimum of three (3) years of clinical work experience as a Medical Technologist. Depending on laboratory assignment, experience may be specific to specialty areas such as Microbiology, Immunology, Molecular Biology, Transfusion Medicine, Clinical Chemistry, Toxicology, etc. Education
Bachelor’s Degree in Clinical Laboratory Science (BSCLS) from an accredited program OR a Bachelor's Degree in Biological Science plus graduation from an NAACLS‑accredited CLS/MT certificate program OR Bachelor’s Degree in Biological Science with 8 or more years of on‑the‑job training in a hospital health care environment in a specific lab discipline performing high‑complexity testing in blood banking, chemistry, hematology, microbiology, immunology and clinical microscopy (categorical or generalist certification required). Preferred: Master’s Degree in Clinical Lab Science (MSCLS) from an accredited program. Physical Requirements
Physical: Lifting 20–50 lbs. Other: Exposure to biohazards and potentially infectious body fluids. Activities: Prolonged standing, Prolonged sitting. Repetitive motion: Typing, pipetting. 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. Additional Position Requirements
Rotating weekends. Availability for emergency coverage or on‑call on evening and night shifts. Age Specific groups served: All. Nights. Supervisory Responsibilities
Assume responsibilities of supervisor in absence (weekends, holidays, etc.). Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level. Employment type: Full‑time. Job function: Research, Analyst, and Information Technology. Industries: Hospitals and Health Care. EEO Employer/Disabled/Protected Veteran/41 CFR 60‑1.4.
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