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Center For Digestive Health
Laboratory Scientist/MLS/CLS/MT Community Memorial Hospital South Hill, VA Nights
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What they do
A Medical Research Scientist conducts research with the goal of understanding diseases and improving human health. May study biology and causes of health problems, assess effectiveness of treatments or develop new pharmaceutical products. May direct clinical trials to gather data..
$90,157 / year median in Virginia
+17% projected growth
Job Description
- $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.
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 Education 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 programLicensing/ Certification Licensure/Certification Required:
MLS graduates that are hired upon graduation must obtain certification within 6 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 Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) by the National Credentialing Agency (NCA) or American Medical Technologists (AMT) National Certifying Agency or equivalent ASCP categorical certification. Individuals with requiredCredential Maintenance:
technical positions that require certification maintenance, team members must obtain the number CE hours as required 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. Licensure, Certification, or Registration Requirements for continued employment: 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 Team Members with requiredCredential Maintenance:
technical positions that require certification maintenance, team members must obtain the number CE hours as required by The Board of Certification Credential Maintenance Program (CMP).Minimum Qualifications Years and Type of Required Experience:
Minimum:
Entry Level Medical Laboratory Scientist Graduate Other Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:
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 shiftCultural 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 exposed to human blood and other potentially infectious materials.
- May have periods of constant interruptions.
- Individuals in this position are required to exercise universal precautions, use personal protective equipment and devices, and learn the policies concerning infection control.
Physical Requirements :
Physical Demands:
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 Work Position:
Sitting, Walking, Standing Additional Physical Requirements/ Hazards Physical Requirements:
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
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