Posted:
9/27/2024, 8:02:57 AM
Location(s):
Virginia, United States ⋅ Richmond, Virginia, United States
Experience Level(s):
Mid Level ⋅ Senior
Field(s):
Medical, Clinical & Veterinary
Licensure, Certification, or Registration Requirements for Hire:
Certified 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 Specialty or Categorical certification.
Licensure, Certification, or Registration Requirements for continued employment:
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 Specialty or Categorical certification.
Experience REQUIRED:
Minimum of three (3) years of clinical work experience as a Medical Technologist/MLS/CLS
Experience PREFERRED:
Point-of-Care Testing experience highly preferred
Education/training REQUIRED:
Bachelor’s Degree in Clinical Lab 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 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 (generalist certification required).
Education/training PREFERRED:
Master’s Degree in Clinical Lab Science (MSCLS) from an accredited program
Independent action(s) required:
Independently oversees and monitors Point-of-care procedures following standard operating procedures and regulatory requirements.
Evaluates new procedures and instrumentation.
Oversees quality control and performance of quality assurance activities.
Independently provides POCT training and competency assessment responsibilities to POCT approved users
Resolution of problems in testing and quality control
Supervisory responsibilities (if applicable):
The MT Sr. POCT MT will assume the responsibilities of supervisor in his/her absence (weekends, holidays. etc.).
Additional position requirements:
As needed may be required to work: (weekends, holidays, rotating shifts)
Age Specific groups served:
N/A
Physical Requirements (includes use of assistance devices as appropriate):
Physical Lifting: <20 lbs.
Activities: Prolonged Standing, Prolonged sitting, Walking (distance), Repetitive motion
Mental/Sensory: Strong recall, Reasoning, Problem solving, Hearing, Speak clearly, Write legibly, Reading, Logical thinking, Other:
Emotional: Fast pace environment, Steady pace, Able to handle multiple priorities, Frequent and intense customer interactions, Noisy environment, Able to adapt to frequent change
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Website: https://vcuhealth.org/
Headquarter Location: Richmond, Virginia, United States
Employee Count: 10001+
Year Founded: 1838
IPO Status: Private