MT - New Kent ED - Evenings

Virginia Commonwealth University Health System•Richmond, VA

60d

About The Position

The Medical Technologist/Medical Laboratory Scientist/Clinical Laboratory Scientist 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.

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).
MLS graduates that are hired upon graduation must obtain certification within 6 months of their graduation date.
Certified as a Medical Technologist (MT) or Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) or Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) by the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) or by the National Credentialing Agency (NCA) or American Medical Technologists (AMT) National Certifying Agency or equivalent ASCP Specialty or Categorical certification.
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
Entry Level Medical Laboratory Scientist Graduate

Nice To Haves

Master's Degree in Clinical Laboratory Science (MSCLS) from an accredited program
Certified as a Medical Technologist (MT) or Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) or Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) by the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP)
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