Medical Lab Assistant

Title: Medical Lab Assistant

State Role Title: 49091

Hiring Range: starting at $43,603 (commensurate based on experience)

Pay Band: 2

Agency: Dept Behavioral Health/Develop

Location: Western State Hospital

Agency Website: https://www.wsh.dbhds.virginia.gov/

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

Western State Hospital is seeking a full time Medical Lab Assistant who will provide quality laboratory services for Western State Hospital and the Commonwealth Center for Children and Adolescents through specimen collection, specimen processing, performing waived laboratory testing and other tasks associated with providing accurate and timely specimen analysis.

This position will participate as a rotating member of a laboratory phlebotomy team to collect blood specimens; perform phlebotomy using proper patient identification procedures, technique, tube selection and specimen handling requirements; process specimens for analysis including centrifugation, aliquot preparation and delivery to testing department; perform waived laboratory testing according to facility policy including the appropriate performance and documentation of quality control; complete all specimen collection processing, testing, documentation, QC, maintenance, training and competency according to standards established by CAP and hospital and departmental policy; coordinate continued rental and/or continued supply of equipment, oxygen tanks, etc. by communicating with ordering provider and/or treatment team and vendor; and assist with the preparation of quarterly PI reports to include the utilization report and other reports as needed or assigned.

This position is eligible for:

- retirement with cash match
- paid time off, community service time, sick/personal time
- health, vision, and dental insurance
- life insurance

Minimum Qualifications

- A high school diploma or equivalent
- Medical Laboratory Assistant Certification required or must be obtained within three years of hire date
- Knowledge of medical laboratory terminology
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work with a diverse patient population
- Organizational ability and the ability to prioritize tasks to meet changing demands
- Ability to work with minimal supervision at a high level of productivity
- Ability to communicate professionally and effectively with patients, staff, and the general public

Additional Considerations

- Experience performing phlebotomy
- Experience working in a medical laboratory setting
- Experience working in a behavioral health setting
- Experience using an electronic health record
- Bilingual
- Veteran or veteran spouse

Special Instructions

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

The successful applicant must pass a criminal background investigation, drug screening test and employment reference check. The applicant must have the ability to perform at the level of physical demands noted on the Employee Work Profile and the verified ability to perform the essential functions of the position.

Commonwealth’s Alternate Hiring Process: In support of the Commonwealth’s 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 Certificate of Disability (COD) provided by a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor within the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their Certificate of Disability. If you need to get a Certificate of Disability, use this link: https://www.vadars.org/drs/cpid/PWContact.aspx, or call DARS at 800- 552-5019, or DBVI at 800-622-2155.

DBHDS is a healthcare organization and must comply with the federal CMS Omnibus COVID-19 Health Care staff Vaccination Regulation which requires all employees to be vaccinated or receive an exemption. Upon acceptance of a job offer, new recruits will be asked to disclose their vaccination status (and for those fully vaccinated, proof of vaccination) during the pre-employment process. New staff who are not vaccinated for any reason or choose not to disclose their vaccination status, will need to request a medical or religious accommodation. If you have questions, please contact the Office of Human Resources.

Contact Information

Name: Samantha Leep

Phone: 540-332-8306

Email: samantha.leep@dbhds.virginia.gov

In support of the Commonwealth’s 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 800-552-5019.

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.