Laboratory Scientist/MLS/CLS/MT - New Kent ED - PRN (4 hours per week)
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$2,500 Sign On Bonus for offers accepted by December 31, 2024. Terms and Conditions applyThe 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).Education/Training PREFERRED:Master's Degree in Clinical Laboratory Science (MSCLS) from an accredited program.Independent Actions 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/AAdditional 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: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, Repetitive motion.Mental/Sensory: Strong recall, Reasoning, Problem solving, Hearing, Speak clearly, Write legibly, Reading, Logical thinking.Varies by Need (United States of America)EEO Employer/Disabled/Protected Veteran/41 CFR 60-1.4.#J-18808-Ljbffr