What are the responsibilities and job description for the Laboratory Scientist/MLS/CLS/MT – Blood Bank – Nights position at VCU Health?
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The Med Tech/Clinical Lab Scientist/Medical Lab Scientist (MT/CLS/MLS) provides accurate and timely testing and results to requesting physicians and other health care professionals for use in diagnosis and treatment of disease. The MT/CLS/MLS should consistently utilize excellent customer service skills to both internal and external customers at all times. A positive and professional interpersonal style with a strong commitment to the team effort is mandatory.
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 Specialty or Categorical certification.
New graduates of an accredited CLS program must obtain certification within 12 months of hire
Licensure, Certification, Or Registration Requirements For Continued Employment
Certification required.
Certified MT (ASCP) or MLS (ASCP) or CLS (NCA) or equivalent, or ASCP Specialty or Categorical certification
Minimum: Entry Level Medical Laboratory Scientist Graduate
Experience PREFERRED
Previous Medical Technologist, Clinical Lab Scientist or Medical Lab Scientist experience is preferred.
Education/training REQUIRED
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).
Master’s Degree in Clinical Laboratory Science (MSCLS) from an accredited program
Independent Action(s) Required
Notification of panic values to ordering physicians.
Customer service-oriented communications.
Must complete the required number of continuing education hours per year.
Participate in teaching new employees, students, residents, etc. in areas that competency is demonstrated.
Supervisory responsibilities (if applicable): N/A
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.
Other: Exposure to biohazards and potentially infectious body fluids
Activities: Prolonged standing, Prolonged sitting, Repetitive motion
Mental/Sensory: Strong recall, Reasoning, Problem solving, Hearing, Speak clearly, Write legibly, Reading, Logical thinking
Nights
EEO Employer/Disabled/Protected Veteran/41 CFR 60-1.4.
The Med Tech/Clinical Lab Scientist/Medical Lab Scientist (MT/CLS/MLS) provides accurate and timely testing and results to requesting physicians and other health care professionals for use in diagnosis and treatment of disease. The MT/CLS/MLS should consistently utilize excellent customer service skills to both internal and external customers at all times. A positive and professional interpersonal style with a strong commitment to the team effort is mandatory.
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 Specialty or Categorical certification.
New graduates of an accredited CLS program must obtain certification within 12 months of hire
Licensure, Certification, Or Registration Requirements For Continued Employment
Certification required.
Certified MT (ASCP) or MLS (ASCP) or CLS (NCA) or equivalent, or ASCP Specialty or Categorical certification
- Certification not required but strongly encouraged if hired before January 2007.
Minimum: Entry Level Medical Laboratory Scientist Graduate
Experience PREFERRED
Previous Medical Technologist, Clinical Lab Scientist or Medical Lab Scientist experience is preferred.
Education/training REQUIRED
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).
- unless grandfathered under previous hiring requirements
Master’s Degree in Clinical Laboratory Science (MSCLS) from an accredited program
Independent Action(s) Required
Notification of panic values to ordering physicians.
Customer service-oriented communications.
Must complete the required number of continuing education hours per year.
Participate in teaching new employees, students, residents, etc. in areas that competency is demonstrated.
Supervisory responsibilities (if applicable): N/A
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.
Other: Exposure to biohazards and potentially infectious body fluids
Activities: Prolonged standing, Prolonged sitting, Repetitive motion
Mental/Sensory: Strong recall, Reasoning, Problem solving, Hearing, Speak clearly, Write legibly, Reading, Logical thinking
Nights
EEO Employer/Disabled/Protected Veteran/41 CFR 60-1.4.