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2nd Shift

Under the supervision of the Faculty Advisor and the Laboratory Manager the Section Leader is responsible for planning maintaining and monitoring all of the functions within a defined scope of testing within the department including ensuring that the department meets all standards set forth by CAP TJC CMS and AABB.

+ Maintains procedures and equipment for specified area of departmental testing.

+ Maintains compliance with all standards set forth by relative accrediting agencies.

+ Ensures appropriate instrument/equipment quality control performance and maintenance.

+ Maintains appropriate inventories and effectively manages use of supplies and reagents.

+ Performs laboratory procedures.

+ In addition to the above job responsibilities, other duties may be assigned.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Clinical Laboratory Scientist

Education: Bachelor’s Degree with completion of a NAACLS approved MLS/CLS program OR Bachelor’s in Biology/Chemistry or related science OR Associate Degree in Medical Laboratory Technology from a NAACLS approved MLT program OR Associate Degree or 60 semester hours with 6 hours in Chemistry and 6 hours in Biology and Accredited MLT Training

Experience: 3 years relevant experience

License/Certification: MLT, MT or categorical ASCP, or equivalent required

Histotechnologist/Histotechnician

Education: Bachelor’s Degree or High School or High School Equivalency in Compliance with the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Act & Amendments (CLIA)

Experience: 3 years relevant experience for Bachelor’s degree or 5 years relevant experience for HS diploma

License/Certification: HT or HTL, ASCP or equivalent preferred

OTHER SKILLS:

• Experience in defined scope of testing

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Job requires sitting, standing for prolonged periods, frequently walking, bending/stooping and reaching (overhead, extensive, repetitive); Repetitive motion: computer use. Proficient communicative, auditory and visual skills; Attention to detail and ability to write legibly; Ability to lift/push/pull 20 - 50lbs. May be exposed to fumes, chemicals, noise, radiation (in limited specific areas), blood/body fluids and infectious disease.

Position Compensation Range: $31.35 - $50.16 Hourly

Benefits

+ Comprehensive Benefits Package: Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

+ Paid Time Off, Long-term and Short-term Disability, Retirement Savings

+ Health Saving Plans, and Flexible Spending Accounts

+ Certification and education support

+ Generous Paid Time Off

UVA Health (https://jobs.virginia.edu/why-uva-health) is a world-class Magnet Recognized academic medical center and health system with a level 1 trauma center. 2023-2024 U.S. News & World Report “Best Hospitals” guide (https://health.usnews.com/best-hospitals/area/va/university-of-virginia-medical-center-6344000) rates UVA Health University Medical Center as “High Performing” in 5 adult specialties and 14 conditions/procedures. We are one of 70 National Cancer Institute designated cancer centers. UVA Health Children’s (https://jobs.virginia.edu/uva-childrens) is named by 2023-2024 U.S. News & World Report (https://health.usnews.com/best-hospitals/area/va/university-of-virginia-childrens-hospital-PA6344000) as the best children's hospital in Virginia with 9 specialties ranked among the best in the nation. Our footprint also encompasses 3 community hospitals and an integrated network of primary and specialty care clinics throughout Charlottesville, Culpeper, Northern Virginia, and beyond.