Medical Technologist - Tappahannock Hospital - Overnight

In October 2020, VCU Health completed the acquisition of Riverside Tappahannock Hospital, marking a significant milestone. Today, VCU Tappahannock Hospital is dedicated to advancing healthcare within our community and neighboring counties, guided by VCU Health's commitment to excellence, affordability, and community impact. Situated in the idyllic Middle Peninsula, our hospital serves the Northern Neck region, renowned for its quaint charm and leisurely summers along the picturesque Rappahannock River.

While VCU Tappahannock Hospital functions as a satellite facility compared to the larger VCU Health Medical Center in Downtown Richmond, Virginia, our standard of care remains uncompromised. Equipped with essential departments including Emergency, Critical Care, Operating Room, and Acute Care Units, our hospital thrives as a vital healthcare hub.

The halls and pathways of VCU Tappahannock Hospital resonate with stories of seasoned staff dedicated to their craft, yet always extending a warm welcome to newcomers. The integration of VCU Health's expertise into the Middle Peninsula and Northern Neck communities has been transformative. With seamless coordination, trauma patients receive swift transport to the main facility, while complex surgeries are scheduled downtown.

We invite you to join our team and contribute to the well-being of the community close by and near to heart. It's an opportunity to make a meaningful difference, and perhaps, your best decision yet!

• $10,000 Sign on Bonus for offers accepted prior to June 30, 2024*

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.

Experience REQUIRED:

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

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.

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

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