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Laboratory Scientist/MLS/CLS/MT - Immunology - PRN
VCU Health
Richmond, VA
Full time
HealthMedicineClinical Lab Sciences
Posted 506 day(s) ago


  • The Med Tech/Clinical Lab Scientist/Medical Lab Scientist (MT/CLS/MLS) provides accurate and timely testing and results to physicians and healthcare professionals for disease diagnosis and treatment. 
  • Consistently utilizing excellent customer service skills with internal and external customers is expected.
  • A positive and professional interpersonal style with a strong commitment to teamwork is mandatory.

Licensure, Certification, or Registration Requirements for Hire:

  • Certified as a Medical Technologist (MT) or Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) by the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) or equivalent.
  • Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) certification by the National Credentialing Agency (NCA) or equivalent ASCP Specialty or Categorical certification.
  • New graduates must obtain certification within 12 months of hire.

Licensure, Certification, or Registration Requirements for Continued Employment:

  • Certification required. Certified MT (ASCP) or MLS (ASCP) or CLS (NCA) or equivalent, or ASCP Specialty or Categorical certification.
  • Certification strongly encouraged if hired before January 2007.

Experience Required:

  • Minimum: Entry Level Medical Laboratory Scientist Graduate Experience

Experience Preferred:

  • Previous experience as a Medical Technologist, Clinical Lab Scientist, or Medical Lab Scientist.

Education/Training Required:

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Clinical Laboratory Science (BSCLS) from an accredited program.
  • Bachelor's Degree in a Biological Science with 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 specific lab discipline performing high complexity testing (categorical or generalist certification required). Unless grandfathered under previous hiring requirements.

Education/Training Preferred:

  • Master’s Degree in Clinical Laboratory Science (MSCLS) from an accredited program.

Independent Actions Required:

  • Notification of panic values to ordering physicians.
  • Customer service-oriented communications.
  • Completion of required continuing education hours per year.
  • Participation in teaching new employees, students, residents, etc., in areas of demonstrated competency.

Additional Position Requirements:

  • Rotating weekends and holiday scheduling as required.
  • On-call availability for emergency coverage on any shift.
  • Exposure to biohazards and potentially infectious body fluids.
  • Physical requirements: Lifting less than 20 lbs, lifting 20-50 lbs, prolonged standing, prolonged sitting, repetitive motion.
  • Mental/Sensory requirements: Strong recall, reasoning, problem-solving, hearing, speaking clearly, writing legibly, reading, logical thinking.
  • Workday Day (United States of America).

EEO Employer/Disabled/Protected Veteran/41 CFR 60-1.4.


Who We Are:


VCU Health is dedicated to inventing better care every day through discovery and innovation. 
We are committed to offering the best in care and quality of life. Our medical teams consist of internationally known physicians and specialists who continuously strive for excellence and advancements in health and recovery.

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