Virginia Commonwealth University Health Systems
Laboratory Scientist/MLS/CLS/MT Supervisor - Tappahannock - Days
Virginia Commonwealth University Health Systems, Tappahannock, Virginia, United States, 22560
$10,000 Sign On Bonus for offers accepted by Nov 30, 2025. Terms and Conditions apply
Responsibilities
The Medical Technologist Supervisor provides leadership and expertise in clinical testing, phlebotomy, client services, billing and other lab support functions where applicable to the position.
Monitors all aspects of operations including daily team member schedules, job performance and productivity; oversees quality and safety standards; and ensures compliance with regulatory requirements.
Performs the duties of a technical specialist in the Laboratory and coordinates test schedules, quality control procedures, troubleshooting, maintenance of procedure manuals, training and documentation, and inventory control in primary areas of responsibility.
Communicates effectively in written and verbal form; acts as a positive role model for peers and coworkers; demonstrates commitment to the laboratory’s mission of efficiency and quality.
Rotating weekends, holiday scheduling, and on-call availability as required for emergency coverage on any shift.
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 Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) by the National Credentialing Agency (NCA) or equivalent ASCP Specialty or Categorical certification.
Licensure, Certification, or Registration Requirements for continued employment
Current MT(ASCP) or MLS(ASCP) or CLS(NCA) or equivalent ASCP Specialty or Categorical certification, unless grandfathered under previous hiring requirements.
Experience
Required: Minimum of four (4) years of clinical work experience as a Medical Technologist with at least three (3) years in a leadership role (senior/lead level with increased responsibility).
Preferred: N/A.
Education/Training
Required: Bachelor’s Degree in Clinical Laboratory Science (BSCLS) from an accredited program OR a Bachelor’s Degree in Biological Science in addition to graduation from an NAACLS-accredited CLS/MT certificate program OR Bachelor’s Degree in Biological Science with 10 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: Master’s Degree in Clinical Lab Science (MSCLS) from an accredited program.
Independent actions
Performance, evaluation and reporting of procedures outlined in the manual of standard operating procedures.
Notification of panic values to ordering physicians and other customer service oriented communications.
Resolution of problems in testing and quality control. Maintenance of SOPs. May make initial changes in SOPs as needed.
Must complete the required number of continuing education hours per year.
Supervisory responsibilities
Perform the duties of a technical specialist in the Laboratory.
Technically, the MT Supervisor is responsible for clinical testing and results reporting in all areas where training and verification of competency are attained.
Additional position requirements
On-site responsibilities include exposure to potentially hazardous and infectious substances.
Physical requirements include lifting and standing; may require lifting 20-50 lbs and prolonged standing or sitting; frequent bending and walking; exposure to a fast-paced environment; ability to adapt to frequent changes.
Age/Physical/Mental/Sensory/Emotional Age Specific groups served: All. Physical: Lifting less than 20 lbs; Lifting 20-50 lbs. Mental/Sensory: Strong recall, reasoning, problem solving, hearing, clear speech, legible writing, reading, logical thinking. Emotional: Fast-paced environment, steady pace, ability to manage multiple priorities, frequent and intense customer interactions, noisy environment, adaptability to change.
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Responsibilities
The Medical Technologist Supervisor provides leadership and expertise in clinical testing, phlebotomy, client services, billing and other lab support functions where applicable to the position.
Monitors all aspects of operations including daily team member schedules, job performance and productivity; oversees quality and safety standards; and ensures compliance with regulatory requirements.
Performs the duties of a technical specialist in the Laboratory and coordinates test schedules, quality control procedures, troubleshooting, maintenance of procedure manuals, training and documentation, and inventory control in primary areas of responsibility.
Communicates effectively in written and verbal form; acts as a positive role model for peers and coworkers; demonstrates commitment to the laboratory’s mission of efficiency and quality.
Rotating weekends, holiday scheduling, and on-call availability as required for emergency coverage on any shift.
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 Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) by the National Credentialing Agency (NCA) or equivalent ASCP Specialty or Categorical certification.
Licensure, Certification, or Registration Requirements for continued employment
Current MT(ASCP) or MLS(ASCP) or CLS(NCA) or equivalent ASCP Specialty or Categorical certification, unless grandfathered under previous hiring requirements.
Experience
Required: Minimum of four (4) years of clinical work experience as a Medical Technologist with at least three (3) years in a leadership role (senior/lead level with increased responsibility).
Preferred: N/A.
Education/Training
Required: Bachelor’s Degree in Clinical Laboratory Science (BSCLS) from an accredited program OR a Bachelor’s Degree in Biological Science in addition to graduation from an NAACLS-accredited CLS/MT certificate program OR Bachelor’s Degree in Biological Science with 10 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: Master’s Degree in Clinical Lab Science (MSCLS) from an accredited program.
Independent actions
Performance, evaluation and reporting of procedures outlined in the manual of standard operating procedures.
Notification of panic values to ordering physicians and other customer service oriented communications.
Resolution of problems in testing and quality control. Maintenance of SOPs. May make initial changes in SOPs as needed.
Must complete the required number of continuing education hours per year.
Supervisory responsibilities
Perform the duties of a technical specialist in the Laboratory.
Technically, the MT Supervisor is responsible for clinical testing and results reporting in all areas where training and verification of competency are attained.
Additional position requirements
On-site responsibilities include exposure to potentially hazardous and infectious substances.
Physical requirements include lifting and standing; may require lifting 20-50 lbs and prolonged standing or sitting; frequent bending and walking; exposure to a fast-paced environment; ability to adapt to frequent changes.
Age/Physical/Mental/Sensory/Emotional Age Specific groups served: All. Physical: Lifting less than 20 lbs; Lifting 20-50 lbs. Mental/Sensory: Strong recall, reasoning, problem solving, hearing, clear speech, legible writing, reading, logical thinking. Emotional: Fast-paced environment, steady pace, ability to manage multiple priorities, frequent and intense customer interactions, noisy environment, adaptability to change.
EEO Employer/Disabled/Protected Veteran/41 CFR 60-1.4.
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