Laboratory Scientist/MLS/CLS/MT – Blood Bank – PRN (8 weekly hours) – Various Hours

VCU Health • Richmond, VA

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About The Position

The Medical Technologist I (MT I) provides accurate and timely testing and results to requesting physicians and other health care professionals for use in diagnosing and treating disease. The role requires consistently excellent customer service to internal and external customers, a positive and professional interpersonal style, and a strong commitment to teamwork. MT I must advance to MT II within 24 months of employment by meeting the MT II requirements, which must also be maintained to remain employed.

The position performs procedures and evaluates and reports results according to the manual of standard operating procedures, notifies ordering physicians of panic values, and communicates in a customer-service-oriented manner. With supervision, the MT I participates in teaching new employees, students, and residents in areas where competency has been demonstrated. The MT I must complete six continuing education hours per year.

Rotating weekends, holiday scheduling, and on-call availability for emergency coverage on any shift are required. The role serves all age-specific groups. Compensation is listed at $35.00; actual salary offers depend on relevant work experience, credentials, and qualifications.

Requirements

• Certification as a Medical Technologist (MT) or Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) by ASCP or equivalent, or Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) by NCA or equivalent, or ASCP categorical certification within 24 months of employment.
• Bachelor’s degree in Clinical Laboratory Science (BSCLS) from an accredited program, or a bachelor’s degree in Biology or Chemistry plus graduation from an NAACLS-accredited CLS/MT certificate program, unless grandfathered under previous requirements.
• MT I experience: new graduate to less than one year of clinical experience as a Medical Technologist.
• For continued employment, obtain certification as an MT (ASCP), MLS (ASCP), CLS (NCA) or equivalent, or ASCP categorical certification within 24 months of employment.
• Complete six continuing education hours per year.
• Availability for rotating weekends, holiday scheduling, and on-call emergency coverage on any shift.
• Physical ability to lift less than 20 lbs. and 20–50 lbs.; prolonged standing and sitting; and work with exposure to biohazards and potentially infectious body fluids.
• Strong recall, reasoning, problem-solving, hearing, clear speech, legible writing, reading, and logical thinking.
• Ability to work in fast- and steady-paced settings, handle multiple priorities and frequent intense customer interactions, work in a noisy environment, and adapt to frequent change.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in Clinical Laboratory Science (MSCLS) from an accredited program.

Responsibilities

• Perform procedures and evaluate and report results as outlined in the manual of standard operating procedures.
• Notify ordering physicians of panic values.
• Communicate with a customer-service-oriented approach.
• With supervision, participate in teaching new employees, students, and residents in areas where competency is demonstrated.
• Complete six continuing education hours per year.
• Work rotating weekends and scheduled holidays as required.
• Maintain on-call availability for emergency coverage on any shift.
• Advance to MT II within 24 months by meeting the requirements for that level.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level