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Laboratory Scientist/MLS/CLS/MT – Hematology – Evenings

VCU Health · Richmond, VA · 1 wk ago
Information TechnologyFull-time

About the role

The Medical Technologist/Medical Laboratory Scientist/Clinical Laboratory Scientist provides accurate and timely testing and results to requesting physicians and other healthcare professionals for use in diagnosis and treatment of disease. They operate, maintain, troubleshoot, and validate lab equipment, document quality control, and follow established quality assurance guidelines.

Responsibilities

  • Performs laboratory tests according to established procedures.
  • Operates, maintains, troubleshoots, and validates lab equipment.
  • Documents quality control and follows established quality assurance guidelines.
  • Aids in educating and training laboratory personnel, students, and residents.
  • Maintains laboratory supplies and inventory.
  • May perform specimen collection, specimen processing, and phlebotomy as applicable to specific work location.
  • Ensures the laboratory maintains accreditation standards from College of American Pathologist (CAP), Joint Commission (TJC), and other accrediting agency standards as required.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

  • Patient Population: Demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to provide equitable care appropriate to the age of the patients served on their assigned unit.
  • Licensing/ Certification: Current Certification as a Medical Technologist (MT) or Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) by the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) or Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) by the National Credentialing Agency (NCA) or American Medical Technologists (AMT) National Certifying Agency or equivalent ASCP categorical certification.
  • Physical Requirements: Lifting/Carrying (0-50 lbs.), Lifting/Carrying (50-100 lbs.), Lifting/Carrying (100+ lbs.), Push/Pull (0-50 lbs.), Push/Pull (50-100 lbs.), Stoop, Kneel, Squat, Climbing, Balance, Bending, Sitting, Walking, Standing, Manual Dexterity, Eye/Hand Coordination, Reach Above Shoulder, Repetitive Arm/Hand Movements, Finger Dexterity, Color Vision, Acuity - Far, Acuity - Near, Manual Dexterity, Hearing, Speak Clearly, Write Legibly, Read, Logical Thinking, Reasoning, Problem Solving, Hearing, Speak Clearly, Write Legibly, Reading, Logical Thinking, Emotional: Fast Pace Environment, Steady Pace, Able to Handle Multiple Priorities, Frequent and Intense Customer Interactions, Noisy Environment, Able to Adapt to Frequent Change, Evenings.

Qualifications

  • Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Clinical Laboratory Science (BSCLS) from an accredited program or a Bachelor's Degree in a Biological Science in addition to graduation from an NAACLS-accredited CLS/MT certificate program OR Bachelor’s Degree in a Biological Science with 5 or more years of on the job training in a hospital health care environment in a specific lab discipline performing high complexity testing in blood banking, chemistry, hematology, microbiology, immunology and clinical microscopy (categorical or generalist certification required).
  • Licensure/Certification: Current Certification as a Medical Technologist (MT) or Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) by the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) or Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) by the National Credentialing Agency (NCA) or American Medical Technologists (AMT) National Certifying Agency or equivalent ASCP categorical certification.
  • Team Members with required Credential Maintenance: Technical positions that require certification maintenance, team members must obtain the number CE hours as required by The Board of Certification Credential Maintenance Program (CMP).

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Pay

$7,500 Sign On Bonus for offers accepted by July 31, 2026. Terms and Conditions apply

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