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Laboratory Scientist​/MLS​/CLS​/MT - Chemistry - PRN Weekend Nights

Job in Richmond, Henrico County, Virginia, 23214, USA
Listing for: Virginia Commonwealth University Health Systems
Per diem position
Listed on 2026-02-01
Job specializations:
  • Healthcare
    Medical Technologist & Lab Technician, Clinical Research
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 60000 - 80000 USD Yearly USD 60000.00 80000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: Laboratory Scientist/MLS/CLS/MT - Chemistry - PRN (8 weekly hours) - Weekend Nights

Overview

$2,500 Sign On Bonus for offers accepted by February 28, 2026. Terms and Conditions apply.

Note: This Weekend Night schedule is 8 hours Saturday and 8 hours Sunday, every other weekend.

The Medical Technologist/Medical Laboratory Scientist/Clinical Laboratory Scientist FR 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. Consistently utilize excellent customer service skills to both internal and external customers at all times. Position requires a positive and professional interpersonal style with a strong commitment to the team effort.

Responsibilities
  • Performs laboratory tests according to established procedures.
  • Operates, maintains, troubleshoots, and validates lab equipment.
  • Performs, documents quality control, and follows established quality assurance guidelines.
  • Assists 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 is maintaining accreditation standards from College of American Pathologist (CAP), Joint Commission (TJ) and other accrediting agency standards as required.
  • Perform other duties as assigned
Patient Population

Patient Population: Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide equitable care appropriate to the age of the patients served on their assigned unit. Demonstrates knowledge and related competencies of the principles of growth and development of the life span and possesses the ability to assess data reflective of the patient s status and interprets the appropriate information needed to identify each patient s requirements relative to their age, specific needs and to provide the equitable care needed as described in departmental policies and procedures.

Neonates (0-4 weeks), Infant (1-12 months), Pediatrics (1-12 years), Adolescents (13-17 years), Adults (18-64 years), Geriatrics (65 years and older)

Employment Qualifications
  • Required

    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).
  • * Unless grandfathered under previous hiring requirements
  • Preferred Education: Master s Degree in Clinical Laboratory Science (MSCLS) from an accredited program
  • 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.
  • Certification Maintenance: Individuals with required Credential Maintenance: technical positions that require certification maintenance, team members must obtain the number of CE hours as required by The Board of Certification Credential Maintenance Program (CMP).
  • Note: Individuals with ASCP certification prior to January 1, 2004, are not required to participate in the certification maintenance program.
  • Employment Continuation: Current Certification as a Medical Technologist (MT) or Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) by the ASCP or CLS by the NCA or AMT or equivalent ASCP categorical certification for continued employment.
  • Credential Maintenance: Team Members with required Credential Maintenance: technical positions that require certification maintenance, must obtain CE hours as required by CMP.
  • Minimum Qualifications: Years and Type of

    Required Experience:

    Minimum:
    Entry Level Medical Laboratory Scientist Graduate
  • Other

    Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

    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
  • Cultural Responsiveness: N/A
  • Other Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred: Previous Medical Technologist, Clinical Lab Scientist or Medical Lab Scientist experience is preferred.
  • Working Conditions: Periods of high stress and fluctuating workloads may occur. General office environment. May be exposed to adverse weather conditions; cold, hot, dust, wind, etc. Required to car travel to off-site locations, occasionally in adverse weather conditions. May be exposed to high noise levels and bright lights. May be exposed to limited hazardous substances or body fluids. May be…
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