Laboratory Technician

Old Dominion University   Norfolk, VA   Full-time     Science
Posted on April 14, 2024
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Posting Details

Posting Details

Working Title

Laboratory Technician

Position Number

00048A

Department

STUDENT HEALTH SERVICE

Location

Norfolk, VA

Type of Position

Classified

Type of Job

EEO Category

C Technicians

Job Description

To perform clinical laboratory testing which assists in the diagnosis of pathological conditions. To ensure that precision and accuracy is maintained through the entire testing process.

Type of Recruitment

Knowledge, skills and abilities

Demonstrated ability to work effectively with a diverse student population. Demonstrated ability to work effectively with multi-disciplinary staff. Demonstrated ability to perform varied clinical laboratory analysis. Demonstrated skills in proper specimen collection, including patient preparation, transportation and storage of specimens. Working knowledge of reagent stability and storage. Demonstrated skills in implementing quality control policies and procedures of the laboratory. Demonstrated knowledge of factors that influence test results. Demonstrated skills to assess and verify the validity of patient test results through the evaluation of quality control sample values prior to reporting patient test results. Basic computer skills.

Special licenses, registration or certification

None

Education or training

None

Level and type of experience

Some experience in clinical laboratory testing. Some experience in performing CBC's, mono, pregnancy, rapid strep, urinalysis, rapid flu, whole blood glucose, sed rates and wet preps.

Additional Considerations (supplemental knowledge, skills, abilities, education, experience, licensure, certification)

Laboratory testing in an out-patient facility. MLT or MT ASCP certified or equivalent experience, education, or training. Phlebotomy skills. Associate Degree in chemical, physical, biological, or medical laboratory technology or equivalent training, education or experience in a clinical laboratory setting.

Conditions of Employment

Given the nature of the positions in Student Engagement & Enrollment Services that provide support to student services and/or student-centered programs, the employee occupying this position may be required to work during a university closing as directed by his or her supervisor. These instances may include working from a remote location (i.e., telework, etc.).

The working hours will include shifts of Monday through Thursday 8am to 5pm or 10am to 7pm.

This position is designated as sensitive. A fingerprint-based criminal history is check will be required of the final candidate.

This is an open until filled recruitment. This recruitment may close after the five-day required posting period when a suitable pool of applicants has been generated.

Annual Salary/Hourly Rate

Salary commensurate with education and experience

Posting Detail Information

Job Requisition Number

S02539

Job Open To

General Public

Open Date

02/12/2024

Close Date

Open Until Filled

Yes

Special Instructions Summary

Please attach a copy of your MLT or MT certification if applicable

Criminal Background Check

The final candidate is required to complete a criminal history check.

College Home Page

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Equity Statement

It is the policy of Old Dominion University to provide equal employment, educational and social opportunities for all persons, without regard to race (or traits historically associated with race including hair texture, hair type, and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks, and twists), color, religion, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), national origin, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, disability, political affiliation, sexual orientation or genetic information. Individuals from minoritized communities, women, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Reasonable Accommodation Request

If you are an individual with a disability and require reasonable accommodation, please contact the Office of Institutional Equity & Diversity at (757) 683-3141.

Alternative 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.

Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or consistent with contractor's legal duty to furnish information.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
  1. Please tell us about your experience working in a CLIA certified laboratory.

    (Open Ended Question)
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
  1. Resume
  2. Cover Letter/Letter of Application
  3. Other Document
Optional Documents
  1. Yellow Layoff Form
  2. Blue Layoff Card
  3. AHP Letter