Medical Laboratory Technician - Blood Gas Lab - PRN
VCU Health System
- Richmond, VA
- Permanent
- Part-time
Certified as a Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) by the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) preferredLicensure, Certification, or Registration Requirements for continued employment:
Certified as a MLT (ASCP) within 18 months from the date hired into position
**Certification not required but strongly encouraged if hired before January 2007Experience REQUIRED: N/AExperience PREFERRED: N/AEducation/training REQUIRED:
Associate Degree in Clinical/Medical Lab Sciences
**unless grandfathered under previous requirementsEducation/training PREFERRED: N/AIndependent 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.Supervisory responsibilities (if applicable): N/AAdditional position requirements:
Rotating weekends as required. Holiday scheduling as required.
On call availability, approximating 4-5 weeks per year, for emergency coverage on any shift.Age Specific groups served: AllPhysical 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
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, changeVaries by Need (United States of America)EEO Employer/Disabled/Protected Veteran/41 CFR 60-1.4.