Laboratory Scientist/MLS/CLS/MT – Blood Bank – PRN (8 weekly hours) – Various Hours

VCUHSA VCU Health System Authority; United States; On-site; USD 40,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

VCU Health is seeking a Medical Technologist I to provide accurate testing and timely results to physicians and healthcare professionals. Excellent customer service and a professional interpersonal style are required, with a commitment to team collaboration.

MT I must progress to MT II within 24 months by meeting the stated requirements, including a BSCLS/CLS or equivalent certification, and completing continuing education hours annually.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Clinical Laboratory Science (BSCLS) or a Bachelor’s in Biology or Chemistry plus NAACLS/MT certificate program.
• Must be ASCP MT/MLS or NCA CLS certification within 24 months of employment.
• MT I: new graduate to <1 year of clinical MT experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform procedures, evaluate and report results as per SOPs.
• Notify panic values to ordering physicians.
• Engage in customer service oriented communications.

Skills

Customer service

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Education

BSCLS or Biology/Chemistry degree

Job description

The Medical Technologist I (MT I) provides accurate and timely testing and results to requesting physicians and other Health care professionals for use in diagnosis and treatment of disease. The MT I should consistently utilize excellent customer service skills to both internal and external customers at all times. A positive and professional interpersonal style with a strong commitment to the team effort is mandatory.

MT I must advance to MT II within 24 months of employment. Requirements for MT II must be met to advance and maintain employment.

Licensure, Certification, or Registration Requirements for Hire: Certified as a Medical Technologist (MT) or Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) by the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) or equivalent, or Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) by the National Credentialing Agency (NCA) or equivalent ASCP categorical certification within 24 months of employment.

Licensure, Certification, or Registration Requirements for continued employment: Certified MT (ASCP) or MLS (ASCP) or CLS (NCA) or equivalent, or ASCP categorical certification within 24 months of employment.

Experience REQUIRED: MT I: new graduate to less than one (1) year of clinical experience as a Medical Technologist

Experience PREFERRED: N/A

Education/training REQUIRED: Bachelor’s Degree in Clinical Laboratory Science (BSCLS) from an accredited program or a Bachelor's Degree in Biology or Chemistry *in addition to graduation from an NAACLS-accredited CLS/MT certificate program *Unless grandfathered under previous requirements

Education/training PREFERRED: Master’s Degree in Clinical Laboratory Science (MSCLS) from an accredited program

Independent action(s) required:

• Performance of procedures, evaluation and reporting of results as outlined in the manual of standard operating procedures.
• Notification of panic values to ordering physicians.
• Customer service oriented communications.
• With supervision participate in teaching new employees, students, residents, etc. in areas that competency is demonstrated.
• Must complete the required number of continuing education hours per year. MT I must complete 6 hours per year.

Supervisory responsibilities (if applicable): N/A

Additional position requirements:

• Rotating weekends as required.
• Holiday scheduling as required.
• On call availability as required and for emergency coverage on any shift.

Age Specific groups served: All

Physical Requirements (includes use of assistance devices as appropriate):

• Physical: Lifting less than 20 lbs.
• Lifting 20-50 lbs.
• Activities: Prolonged standing, Prolonged sitting, Other: Exposure to biohazards and potentially infectious body fluids
• 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

Compensation Rate: $35.00 Actual salary offers will be based on several key factors to include relevant work experience, credentials, and qualifications.

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