MT III – Blood Bank – Nights

VCU Health•Richmond, VA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Med Tech 3 will perform the duties of a technical specialist in the laboratory, performs advanced analysis in specific laboratory areas, and diagnostic tests on patient samples. Assist supervisors with overseeing daily operations of specific laboratory sections and serves as the primary technical resource. 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. Provides leadership, training, teaching and mentoring of junior level scientist, residents, students and other lab staff. Essential Job Statements Technical Specialist: serves as the primary technical resource, providing advanced problem-solving and on laboratory testing, interpretation of results, and equipment performance Testing and Analysis: perform moderate and highly complex laboratory tests, procedures, and analyses as the technical specialist in the laboratory according to the laboratory’s standard operating procedures with minimal supervision. Quality and Assurance: perform, maintain, review, and document laboratory quality control procedures. Ensures the accuracy of test results, and coordinates maintenance and troubleshooting of laboratory equipment Pre-analytics: receives, prepares, processes biological specimens for testing and/or transportation to the main lab or reference labs (where applicable) Laboratory Operations: assist with maintaining daily operations oversite of assigned lab area and/or shift. Monitors and manages inventory. Ensures the laboratory adheres to established safety, quality, and regulatory standards Training and Teaching: provides technical guidance, training and teaching to staff, students and residents. Assists with competency assessments Quality: participates in laboratory Process Improvement activities. Perform proficiency testing and ensures proficiency testing is performed in the same manner as patient specimens Method Development and Procedures: develop and evaluate new methodologies; write, review and revise technical procedures Regulatory Compliance: actively participates and prepares for CAP inspections. Adheres to established protocols and regulatory standards to ensure the accuracy and integrity of laboratory processes. Assists the supervisor in specified activities that ensure laboratory compliance with all accreditation agencies Miscellaneous responsibilities: performs other duties as assigned and participates in special projects to support the mission of VCUHS and the Department of Pathology. Promotes teamwork and effective communication across departments and willingly accepts alternate assignments as needed. Patient Population: 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)

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 Life Science/Biological Science or Chemical 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).
Current Certification as a Medical Technologist (MT) or Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) by the ASCP or CLS by the NCA or AMT National Certifying Agency or equivalent ASCP categorical certification.
Minimum of three (3) years of clinical work experience as a Medical Technologist/Medical Laboratory Scientist/Clinical Laboratory Scientist.
Individuals in this position are required to exercise universal precautions, use personal protective equipment and devices, and learn the policies concerning infection control.
Lifting/ Carrying (0-50 lbs.), Push/ Pull (0-50 lbs.), Stoop, Kneel, Squat, Climbing, Balance, Bending
Sitting, Walking, Standing
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 Lab Science (MSCLS) from an accredited program
Individuals with required Credential Maintenance: technical positions that require certification maintenance, team members must obtain the number continuing education (CE) hours as required by The Board of Certification Credential Maintenance Program (CMP) and a minimum of 15 CE hours annually.
Individuals with ASCP certification prior to January 1, 2004, are not required to participate in the certification maintenance program.
Depending on the laboratory assignment, work experience requirement may be specific to a particular specialty areas such as Flow Cytometry, Microbiology, Immunology, Molecular Biology, Transfusion Medicine, Clinical Chemistry, Toxicology, etc.

Responsibilities

Serve as the primary technical resource, providing advanced problem-solving on laboratory testing, interpretation of results, and equipment performance.
Perform moderate and highly complex laboratory tests, procedures, and analyses according to standard operating procedures with minimal supervision.
Perform, maintain, review, and document laboratory quality control procedures.
Ensure the accuracy of test results and coordinate maintenance and troubleshooting of laboratory equipment.
Receive, prepare, and process biological specimens for testing and/or transportation.
Assist with maintaining daily operations oversight of assigned lab area and/or shift.
Monitor and manage inventory.
Ensure the laboratory adheres to established safety, quality, and regulatory standards.
Provide technical guidance, training, and teaching to staff, students, and residents.
Assist with competency assessments.
Participate in laboratory Process Improvement activities.
Perform proficiency testing and ensure it is performed in the same manner as patient specimens.
Develop and evaluate new methodologies; write, review, and revise technical procedures.
Actively participate in and prepare for CAP inspections.
Adhere to established protocols and regulatory standards to ensure the accuracy and integrity of laboratory processes.
Assist the supervisor in specified activities that ensure laboratory compliance with all accreditation agencies.
Perform other duties as assigned and participate in special projects.
Promote teamwork and effective communication across departments.
Willingly accept alternate assignments as needed.