Laboratory Scientist/MLS/CLS/MT - Community Memorial Hospital - South Hill, VA - Nights

$7,500 Sign On Bonus for offers accepted by July 31, 2026. Terms and Conditions apply 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. The position is responsible for the analysis of a variety of biological specimens and performs complex lab tests. Consistently uses excellent customer service skills with both internal and external customers at all times. The role requires a positive and professional interpersonal style with a strong commitment to team effort. Essential Job Statements 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 maintains accreditation standards from the College of American Pathologists (CAP), Joint Commission (TJC), and other accrediting agency standards as required. Performs other duties as assigned. Patient Population 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) Education Qualifications Required: Bachelor’s Degree in Clinical Laboratory Science (BSCLS) from an accredited program or a Bachelor’s Degree in a Biological Science combined with graduation from an NAACLS-accredited CLS/MT certificate program, or a Bachelor’s Degree in a Biological Science with five or more years of on-the-job training in a hospital health care environment in a specific lab discipline performing high complexity testing. Categorical or generalist certification required. Preferred: Master’s Degree in Clinical Laboratory Science (MSCLS) from an accredited program. Unless grandfathered under previous hiring requirements. Licensing / Certification MLS graduates hired upon graduation must obtain certification within six months of their graduation date. Current certification as a Medical Technologist (MT) or Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) by the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) or a 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 in technical positions are required to maintain certification by obtaining the required continuing education (CE) hours as directed by the Board of Certification Credential Maintenance Program (CMP). Individuals with ASCP certification prior to January 1, 2004, are not required to participate in the certification maintenance program. Minimum Qualifications Minimum: Entry Level Medical Laboratory Scientist Graduate. Ability to work rotating weekends, holidays scheduling, and on-call availability as required, including emergency coverage on any shift. 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, exposed to adverse weather conditions; cold, hot, dust, wind, etc. Required to travel by car 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. Exposure to human blood and other potentially infectious materials. Periods of constant interruptions. Individuals in this position must exercise universal precautions, use personal protective equipment, and learn infection control policies. Physical Requirements Lifting/Carrying (0-50 lbs., 50-100 lbs., 100+ lbs.) Push/Pull (0-50 lbs., 50-100 lbs.) Stoop, Kneel, Squat, Climb, Balance, Bend. Work Position: Sitting, Walking, Standing. Manual dexterity (eye/hand coordination); shift work; hearing alarms/telephone/tape recorder; reach above shoulder; repetitive arm/hand movements; finger dexterity; color vision; acuity—far and near. Hazards Depth perception; use of latex gloves; exposure to toxic/caustic chemicals/detergents; exposure to moving mechanical parts; dust/fumes; potential electrical shock; X-ray/electromagnetic energy; high pitched noises; gaseous risk exposure. Mental / Sensory – Emotional Mental/Sensory: Strong recall, reasoning, problem solving, hearing, speaking clearly, writing legibly, reading, logical thinking. Emotionally: Fast-paced environment, steady pace, able to handle multiple priorities, frequent and intense customer interactions, noisy environment, able to adapt to frequent change. EEO Employer/Disabled/Protected Veteran #J-18808-Ljbffr VCU Health