MT III – Microbiology – Days

VCU Health•Richmond, VA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Med Tech 3 will perform the duties of a technical specialist in the laboratory, performing advanced analysis in specific laboratory areas and diagnostic tests on patient samples. This role assists supervisors with overseeing daily operations of specific laboratory sections and serves as the primary technical resource. Responsibilities include coordinating quality control procedures, troubleshooting, maintaining procedure manuals, training and documentation, method evaluations, and inventory control. The position also provides leadership, training, teaching, and mentoring to junior level scientists, residents, students, and other lab staff. VCU Health is a comprehensive system of care and a pioneer of health, driven to learn more, dig deeper, teach passionately, and never rest in order to be a true leader in discovering what’s possible in health and recovery. They operate one college and four health sciences schools, an academic medical center, a Level I trauma center, one of only two NCI-designated cancer centers in Virginia, the region’s only full-service children’s hospital, and boast over 800 physicians across 200 specialties.

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 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
Minimum of three (3) years of clinical work experience as a Medical Technologist/Medical Laboratory Scientist/Clinical Laboratory Scientist
For 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
Individuals in this position are required to exercise universal precautions, use personal protective equipment and devices, and learn the policies concerning infection control

Nice To Haves

Master’s Degree in Clinical Lab Science (MSCLS) from an accredited program

Responsibilities

Serves as the primary technical resource, providing advanced problem-solving and on laboratory testing, interpretation of results, and equipment performance
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
Perform, maintain, review, and document laboratory quality control procedures. Ensures the accuracy of test results, and coordinates maintenance and troubleshooting of laboratory equipment
Receives, prepares, processes biological specimens for testing and/or transportation to the main lab or reference labs (where applicable)
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
Provides technical guidance, training and teaching to staff, students and residents. Assists with competency assessments
Participates in laboratory Process Improvement activities. Perform proficiency testing and ensures proficiency testing is performed in the same manner as patient specimens
Develop and evaluate new methodologies; write, review and revise technical procedures
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
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