Medical Laboratory Technologist - Prn

Title: MEDICAL LABORATORY TECH - PRN

State Role Title:Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologists

Hiring Range: $29.00 / hr.

Pay Band: 4

Agency: Dept Behavioral Health/Develop

Location:Eastern State Hospital

Agency Website: Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

Eastern State Hospital (ESH) located in Williamsburg Virginia was founded in 1773 with a well-intentional emphasis on community focused mental health care. This state-of-the-art campus situated on 500 acres consists of two patient care buildings with 300 patients and a highly skilled staff of over 900. Eastern State Hospital is part of the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services (DBHDS) system and is accredited by the Joint Commission.

ESH invites applications for the position of part-time MEDICAL LABORATORY TECH (HEALTH CARE TECH II) PRN.

This position will provide laboratory analysis to clinicians and perform phlebotomy testing on a part-time basis for coverage purposes. The successful candidate will have practical and theoretical knowledge and skills in clinical medicine to include phlebotomy; understanding of physiological disease processes and the impact of laboratory results in diagnosis and treatment; the ability to make technically sound decisions that ensure the accurate interpretation recording and communication of laboratory test results to physicians and other medical staff; practical computer skills and understanding of instrumentation/LIS interfaces; and understanding of quality control practices and their importance to the overall functioning of the laboratory.

Minimum Qualifications

Graduate with an associate or bachelors degree in medical technology or clinical laboratory science. A bachelors degree in a science or health-related field (e.g. chemistry or microbiology) may also be considered.

Technician or technologist that meets the minimum requirements for working in a high complexity laboratory as determined by federal CLIA regulations.

Additional Considerations

Bachelors degree in laboratory science and successful completion of a certified laboratory program.

Completing a clinical laboratory program or internship through a hospital-based program or as part of their education.

National certification as a medical technologist (MT) clinical laboratory scientist (CLS) or medical laboratory scientist (MLS).

Previous Experience in a hospital laboratory.

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or rsum is submitted successfully. Please refer to Your Application in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

This position is considered essential personnel and would be required to work in the event of an emergency pandemic or facility need. All ESH positions may be required to work different shifts to include nights weekends and holidays and/or overtime as requested in the event of an emergency.

EASTERN STATE HOSPITAL only accepts online applications via PAGEUP. Resumes and other documents may accompany the application but will not serve as a substitute for an application. Faxed e-mailed or mailed applications will not be accepted. Please refer to your PAGEUP account for the status of your application and this position. This posting will remain open for a minimum of five (5) business days.

This position is a hourly/wage and not eligible for benefits. Hourly (wage) employees may not work more than 29 hours a week and are limited to working 1500 hours in a year.

Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act. Contact Human Resources at (HR Rep phone # ) for assistance. Minorities Individuals with disabilities Veterans and people with National Service experience are encouraged to apply. EEO/AA/TTY.

EASTERN STATE HOSPITAL is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment opportunities are open to all regardless of race sex color national origin religion sexual orientation gender identity age veteran status political affiliation genetics or disability.

DBHDS is a healthcare organization and must comply with the federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (federal CMS) guidance on Omnibus COVID-19 Health Care staff Vaccination Regulation which requires vaccination of all employees or an exemption. A job offer of employment is contingent upon the candidate meeting these guidelines as a condition of employment.

Contact Information

Name: DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES

Phone: PLEASE CHECK APPLICATION FOR STATUS UPDATE

Email: EMAILED APPLICATION MATERIALS NOT ACCEPTED

In support of the Commonwealths commitment to inclusion we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS) or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation if applicable to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at .

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1 2022- February 29 2024 can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.