MEDICAL LABORATORY SCIENTIST / TECHNICIAN OR TECHNOLOGIST

Title: MEDICAL LABORATORY SCIENTIST / TECHNICIAN OR TECHNOLOGIST

State Role Title: 49093

Hiring Range: Negotiable, commensurate with experience.

Pay Band: 4

Agency: Dept Behavioral Health/Develop

Location: Eastern State Hospital

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

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

Currently offering a $3,000 Sign-On Bonus with a one-year written agreement!

Eastern State Hospital (ESH), located in scenic 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.

Eastern State Hospital (ESH) is seeking a MEDICAL LABORATORY SCIENTIST / TECHNICIAN OR TECHNOLOGIST (Healthcare Technologist II) that meet the minimum requirements for working in a high complexity laboratory as determined by federal CLIA regulations.

The qualified candidate will have practical and theoretical knowledge and skills in clinical laboratory medicine to include phlebotomy; an understanding of physiological disease processes and the impact of laboratory results and 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 an understanding of quality control practices and their importance to the overall functioning of the laboratory and accuracy of patient results.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Performing processing of laboratory specimens.
• Perform testing of patient specimens and quality control in Chemistry, Hematology, Serology and Urinalysis.
• Verifying analyzer and reagent integrity by various methods.
• Perform calibrations and analyzer maintenance at scheduled intervals.
• Performing phlebotomy procedures for adult and geriatric patients as needed.
  

Minimum Qualifications

Graduate with an academic degree, associate or bachelor’s degree in medical technology or clinical laboratory science. Laboratory Technician or technologist that meet minimum requirements for working in a high complexity laboratory as determined by federal CLIA regulations. Previous Experience in a hospital laboratory

An associate or bachelor’s degree in a science or health-related field such as chemical, biological or physical science from an accredited institution AND laboratory training including either completion of a clinical laboratory training program approved or accredited by ABHES, NAACLS or other organization approved by the Center for Laboratory Medicine Services OR at least 3 months documented laboratory training in Clinical Chemistry, Hematology, Urinalysis and Serology, may also be considered.

Additional Considerations

Bachelor’s 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 résumé 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.

EASTERN STATE HOSPITAL offers a comprehensive benefit package to include your choice of four health insurance plans, paid life insurance and retirement plans, 12 paid holidays, annual and sick leave.

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 Certified Rehabilitation Counselor within the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS). Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS 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.

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 # 757-208-7717) 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: REFER TO APPLICATION FOR STATUS UPDATES

Email: EMAILED APPLICATION MATERIALS NOT ACCEPTED

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.