Medical Laboratory Technician - Chemistry - Days

VCU Health•Richmond, VA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Lab Tech 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 Patient Population section demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide equitable care appropriate to the age of the patients served on their assigned unit. Demonstrates knowledge and related competencies of the principles of growth and development of the life span and possesses the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interprets the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to their age, specific needs and to provide the equitable care needed as described in departmental policies and procedures. 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

Associate Degree in Clinical/Medical Lab Sciences
MLT graduates that are hired upon graduation must obtain certification within 6 months of their graduation date.
Certified as a Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) by the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) or other equivalent accrediting agencies.
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.
Minimum: Entry Level Medical Technician 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.

Nice To Haves

Previous Medical Lab Technician 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.
Receives and processes specimens according to established protocols and regulations.
Assists in educating and training laboratory personnel according to skill level.
Assist with maintaining laboratory supplies and inventory.
Assist with ensuring 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.