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Medical Technologist 2 - Microbiology Immunology - Full-Time - EVE shift - $5,000 Sign-On Bonus

Employer
Virginia Commonwealth University Health System
Location
Ampthill, Virginia, US
Salary
Competitive
Closing date
Feb 1, 2022

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Sector
Academic / Research
Field
Conservation science
Discipline
Biology
Salary Type
Salary
Employment Type
Full time
$5,000 Sign-On Bonus! The Medical Technologist II (MT II) 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 II 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. Licensure, Certification, or Registration Requirements for continued employment: 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. Experience REQUIRED: Minimum of one (1) year of clinical work 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 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 Education/training PREFERRED: 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. MT II must complete 10 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 Workday Evening (United States of America) EEO Employer/Disabled/Protected Veteran/41 CFR 60-1.4.

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