Laboratory Scientist/MLS/CLS/MT – Chemistry – Days
On-siteRichmond, Virginia, United States
Job Summary
Conduct accurate and timely testing and results for diagnosis and treatment by analyzing biological specimens and performing complex lab tests in chemistry. Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot laboratory equipment while performing, documenting quality control, and following established quality assurance guidelines. Assist in educating and training laboratory personnel, students, and residents, and maintain laboratory supplies and inventory. May perform specimen collection, specimen processing, and phlebotomy as applicable. Ensure the laboratory maintains accreditation standards from the College of American Pathologist, Joint Commission, and other accrediting agencies. Work rotating weekends, holidays, and on-call availability for emergency coverage on any shift.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Clinical Laboratory Science (BSCLS) from an accredited program
- graduation from an NAACLS-accredited CLS/MT certificate program
- Bachelor's Degree in a Biological Science
- 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
- 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
- Manual dexterity (eye/hand coordination)
- Perform shift work
- Hear alarms/telephone/tape recorder
- Reach above shoulder
- Repetitive arm/hand movements
- Finger Dexterity
- Color Vision
- Acuity – far
- Acuity – near
- Depth perception
- Use of Latex Gloves
- Exposure to toxic/caustic/chemicals/detergents
- Exposure to moving mechanical parts
- Exposure to dust/fumes
- Exposure to potential electrical shock
- Exposure to x ray/electromagnetic energy
- Exposure to high pitched noises
- Gaseous risk exposure
- Strong recall
- Reasoning
- Problem solving
- Hearing
- Speak clearly
- Write legibly
- Reading
- Logical thinking
- Fast pace environment
- Steady Pace
- Able to Handle Multiple Priorities
- Frequent and Intense Customer Interactions
- Noisy Environment
- Able to Adapt to Frequent Change
- 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
Desired Qualifications
- Master's Degree in Clinical Laboratory Science (MSCLS) from an accredited program
- Previous Medical Technologist, Clinical Lab Scientist or Medical Lab Scientist experience
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