VCU Health · 8 hours ago
Laboratory Scientist/MLS/CLS/MT Supervisor – Phlebotomy – Days
Richmond, VA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
4+ years expVCU Health is seeking a Medical Technologist Supervisor who will provide leadership and expertise in clinical testing and phlebotomy. The role involves monitoring operations, ensuring compliance with quality and safety standards, and overseeing team performance.
Hospital & Health Care
Responsibilities
Provide leadership and expertise in clinical testing, phlebotomy, client services, billing and other lab support functions
Monitor all aspects of operations including daily monitoring of team member schedules, job performance and productivity; oversight of quality and safety standards; and compliance with regulatory requirements
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
Perform the duties of a technical specialist in the Laboratory
Coordinate test schedules, quality control procedures, troubleshooting, maintenance of procedure manuals, training and documentation, and inventory control in his/her primary areas of responsibility
Consistently demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skills
Consistently act as a positive role model for peers and other coworkers
Qualification
Required
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 American Medical Technologists (AMT) National Certifying Agency or equivalent ASCP Specialty or Categorical certification
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
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 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)
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 Specialty or Categorical certification
Must complete the required number of continuing education hours per year
Should consistently demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skills
Should demonstrate a strong and energetic commitment to the laboratory's mission of efficiency and quality
Consistently act as a positive role model for peers and other coworkers
Rotating weekends as required
Holiday scheduling as required
On call availability, as required, for emergency coverage on any shift
Physical: Lifting less than 20 lbs. Lifting 20-50 lbs
Exposure to potentially hazardous and infectious substances
Activities: Prolonged standing, Prolonged sitting, Frequent bending, Walking (distance), Climbing (steps, ladder, other)
Mental/Sensory: Strong recall, Reasoning, Problem solving, Hearing, Speak clearly, Write legibly, Reading, Logical thinking
Emotional: Fast pace environment, Steady pace, Able to handle multiple priorities, Frequent and intense customer interactions, Noisy environment, Able to adapt to frequent change
Preferred
Masters Degree in Clinical Lab Science (MSCLS) from an accredited program
Benefits
$10,000 Sign On Bonus for offers accepted by February 28, 2026. Terms and Conditions apply
Company
VCU Health
VCU Medical Center is a school. It is a sub-organization of Virginia Commonwealth University.
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