Laboratory Scientist/MLS/CLS/MT – Hematology – PRN – Nights

VCU Health • Richmond, VA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Technologist/Medical Laboratory Scientist/Clinical Laboratory Scientist FR provides accurate and timely testing and results to requesting physicians and other healthcare professionals for use in diagnosis and treatment of disease. Responsible for the analyses of a variety of biological specimens and performs complex lab tests. Consistently utilize excellent customer service skills to both internal and external customers at all times. Position requires a positive and professional interpersonal style with a strong commitment to the team effort. The position involves performing laboratory tests according to established procedures, operating, maintaining, troubleshooting, and validating lab equipment. It also includes performing and documenting quality control, following established quality assurance guidelines, and assisting in educating and training laboratory personnel, students, and residents. Maintaining laboratory supplies and inventory is also a responsibility. Depending on the specific work location, the role may involve specimen collection, processing, and phlebotomy. Ensuring the laboratory maintains accreditation standards from the College of American Pathologist (CAP), Joint Commission (TJ), and other required accrediting agencies is crucial. The role also requires performing other duties as assigned. The position demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to provide equitable care appropriate to the age of the patients served, including Neonates, Infants, Pediatrics, Adolescents, Adults, and Geriatrics.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Clinical Laboratory Science (BSCLS) from an accredited program or a Bachelor's Degree in a Biological Science in addition to graduation from an NAACLS-accredited CLS/MT certificate program OR Bachelor’s Degree in a Biological Science with 5 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).
• Unless grandfathered under previous hiring requirements
• Current Certification 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 categorical certification.
• Individuals with required Credential Maintenance: technical positions that require certification maintenance, team members must obtain the number CE hours as required by The Board of Certification Credential Maintenance Program (CMP).
• Individuals with ASCP certification prior to January 1, 2004, are not required to participate in the certification maintenance program.
• Current Certification 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 categorical certification
• Team Members with required Credential Maintenance: technical positions that require certification maintenance, team members must obtain the number CE hours as required by The Board of Certification Credential Maintenance Program (CMP).
• Entry Level Medical Laboratory Scientist Graduate
• 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
• Manual dexterity (eye/hand coordination)
• Perform shift work
• Hear alarms/telephone/tape recorder
• Reach above shoulder
• Repetitive arm/hand movements
• Finger Dexterity
• Color Vision
• Acuity – far
• Acuity – near
• Depth perception
• Use of Latex Gloves
• 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
• Strong recall
• Reasoning
• Problem solving
• Hearing
• Speak clearly
• Write legibly
• Reading
• Logical thinking
• Fast pace environment
• Steady Pace
• Able to Handle Multiple Priorities
• Frequent and Intense Customer Interactions
• Noisy Environment
• Able to Adapt to Frequent Change

Nice To Haves

• Master’s Degree in Clinical Laboratory Science (MSCLS) from an accredited program
• Previous Medical Technologist, Clinical Lab Scientist or Medical Lab Scientist experience is preferred.

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.
• Assists in educating and training laboratory personnel, students, and residents.
• Maintains laboratory supplies and inventory.
• May perform specimen collection, specimen processing and phlebotomy as applicable to specific work location.
• Ensures the laboratory is maintaining accreditation standards from College of American Pathologist (CAP), Joint Commission (TJ) and other accrediting agency standards as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level