Role OverviewThe 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. Responsible for the analyses of a variety of biological specimens and performs complex lab tests. This position is located in Richmond, VA and requires a positive and professional interpersonal style with a strong commitment to the team effort.
What You Will Do
Perform laboratory tests according to established procedures. Operate, maintain, troubleshoot, and validate lab equipment. Perform and document quality control, and follow established quality assurance guidelines. Assist in educating and training laboratory personnel, students, and residents. Maintain laboratory supplies and inventory. May perform specimen collection, specimen processing and phlebotomy as applicable to specific work location.
Why It Might Be a Fit
This role requires a Bachelor's Degree in Clinical Laboratory Science or a Biological Science with certification as a Medical Technologist or Medical Laboratory Scientist. Entry-level graduates are welcome. The position offers a $7,500 Sign On Bonus for offers accepted by Sept 30, 2026. The salary range is $30.01 - $46.51 per hour for Med Tech level.
Requirements
- 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)
- 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
- Ability to work rotating weekends as required
- Ability to work Holidays scheduling as required
- Ability to take on call availability as required and for emergency coverage on any shift
Benefits
- $7,500 Sign On Bonus for offers accepted by Sept 30, 2026
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