What are the responsibilities and job description for the 12 Week Temporary Laboratory Scientist/MLS/CLS/MT – Community Memorial Hospital – Nights position at VCU Health?
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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 equivalent, or Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) by the National Credentialing Agency (NCA) or equivalent ASCP categorical certification
Licensure, Certification, Or Registration Requirements For Continued Employment
Certified MT (ASCP) or MLS (ASCP) or CLS (NCA) or equivalent, or ASCP categorical certification
Experience REQUIRED
one (1) year of clinical experience as a Medical Technologist
Experience PREFERRED: N/A
Education/training REQUIRED
Bachelor’s Degree in Clinical Laboratory Science (BSCLS) from an accredited program or a Bachelor's Degree in Biology or Chemistry *in addition to graduation from an NAACLS-accredited CLS/MT certificate program
Education/training PREFERRED
Master’s Degree in Clinical Laboratory Science (MSCLS) from an accredited program
Independent Action(s) Required
Performance of procedures, evaluation and reporting of results as outlined in the manual of standard operating procedures.
Notification of panic values to ordering physicians.
Customer service oriented communications.
With supervision participate in teaching new employees, students, residents, etc. in areas that competency is demonstrated.
Additional Position Requirements
Rotating weekends as required.
Holiday scheduling as required.
On call availability as required and for emergency coverage on any shift.
Age Specific groups served: All
Physical Requirements (includes Use Of Assistance Devices As Appropriate)
Physical: Lifting less than 20 lbs. Lifting 20-50 lbs.
Activities: Prolonged standing, Prolonged sitting,
Other: Exposure to biohazards and potentially infectious body fluids
Mental/Sensory: Strong recall, Reasoning, Problem solving, Hearing, Speak clearly, Write legibly, Reading, Logical thinking
Emotional: Fast pace environment, Steady pace, Able to handle multiple priorities, Frequent and intense customer interactions, Noisy environment, Able to adapt to frequent, change
Workday Night (United States of America)
EEO Employer/Disabled/Protected Veteran/41 CFR 60-1.4.
- This is a Night shift role
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 equivalent, or Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) by the National Credentialing Agency (NCA) or equivalent ASCP categorical certification
Licensure, Certification, Or Registration Requirements For Continued Employment
Certified MT (ASCP) or MLS (ASCP) or CLS (NCA) or equivalent, or ASCP categorical certification
Experience REQUIRED
one (1) year of clinical experience as a Medical Technologist
Experience PREFERRED: N/A
Education/training REQUIRED
Bachelor’s Degree in Clinical Laboratory Science (BSCLS) from an accredited program or a Bachelor's Degree in Biology or Chemistry *in addition to graduation from an NAACLS-accredited CLS/MT certificate program
Education/training PREFERRED
Master’s Degree in Clinical Laboratory Science (MSCLS) from an accredited program
Independent Action(s) Required
Performance of procedures, evaluation and reporting of results as outlined in the manual of standard operating procedures.
Notification of panic values to ordering physicians.
Customer service oriented communications.
With supervision participate in teaching new employees, students, residents, etc. in areas that competency is demonstrated.
Additional Position Requirements
Rotating weekends as required.
Holiday scheduling as required.
On call availability as required and for emergency coverage on any shift.
Age Specific groups served: All
Physical Requirements (includes Use Of Assistance Devices As Appropriate)
Physical: Lifting less than 20 lbs. Lifting 20-50 lbs.
Activities: Prolonged standing, Prolonged sitting,
Other: Exposure to biohazards and potentially infectious body fluids
Mental/Sensory: Strong recall, Reasoning, Problem solving, Hearing, Speak clearly, Write legibly, Reading, Logical thinking
Emotional: Fast pace environment, Steady pace, Able to handle multiple priorities, Frequent and intense customer interactions, Noisy environment, Able to adapt to frequent, change
Workday Night (United States of America)
EEO Employer/Disabled/Protected Veteran/41 CFR 60-1.4.
