Job Description

In Virginia Tech's Division of Student Affairs, that's exactly what we're doing every day-guiding, nurturing, and supporting students as they learn and grow into the leaders and world-changers of today and tomorrow.

We're currently searching for a Medical Technologist Senior to join our Schiffert Health Center team in Blacksburg, VA to help us in our mission. So, if you're experienced Medical Technologist with supervisory experience, please keep reading.

Here's what you need to know about the role:
1) You'll be joining the Schiffert Health Center team; a department centered on the health and wellbeing of students in higher education.
2) You'll be reporting to the the Manager of Quality and Communication Services, in a Regular twelve-month, 100% staff appointment.
3) The Medical Technologist Senior is a lead position for the Schiffert Health Center laboratory. The individual provides daily direction to all laboratory staff with regard to laboratory workload, policies, procedures. The Medical Technologist Senior is responsible for test performance and technical problems as they arise. In addition, this individual motivates, coordinates and supports staff to ensure quality results are reported in a timely manner, maintain quality assurance of the laboratory by performing proficiency testing, and troubleshoots any issues with the equipment used in the laboratory. Maintain courteous and professional attitude to SHC patients."
4) You'll have the chance to grow and take advantage of a developmental plan with opportunities to advance within the Department and the Division.
5) You'll be offered a base compensation package between $68,000-$72,000, along with a comprehensive benefits package which includes health insurance, paid leave, retirement, tuition assistance, VT discounts, and so much more!

Required Qualifications

* Knowledge of methodologies in all laboratory sections and proper technique in all phases of laboratory science.
* Proficiency in laboratory equipment operation and maintenance.
* Well-developed interpersonal and communications skills.
* A minimum of three (3) years of supervisory experience and five (5) years medical laboratory experience.
* National certification and registry with an accredited agency.

Preferred Qualifications

* Experience with Orchard Harvest Laboratory Information System (LIS).
* Experience with Point and Click EHR.
* Previous experience as in a university health center laboratory setting preferred.
* Ability to do highly complex procedures.

Pay Band

4

Appointment Type

Regular

Salary Information

$68,000-$72,000

Review Date

12/21/2023

Additional Information

The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.

About Virginia Tech

Dedicated to its motto, Ut Prosim (That I May Serve), Virginia Tech pushes the boundaries of knowledge by taking a hands-on, transdisciplinary approach to preparing scholars to be leaders and problem-solvers. A comprehensive land-grant institution that enhances the quality of life in Virginia and throughout the world, Virginia Tech is an dedicated to knowledge, discovery, and creativity. The university offers more than 280 majors to a diverse enrollment of more than 36,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students in eight , a , a college, , and . The university has a significant presence across Virginia, including the in Northern Virginia; the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke; sites in Newport News and Richmond; and numerous and . A leading global research institution, Virginia Tech conducts more than $500 million in research annually.