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VCU Health · 4 days ago

Laboratory Scientist/MLS/CLS/MT Supervisor – Phlebotomy – Days

Richmond, VA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

4+ years exp

VCU Health is seeking a Medical Technologist Supervisor to oversee the operations of the laboratory, particularly in Phlebotomy education and training. The role involves monitoring team performance, ensuring compliance with quality standards, and developing training programs for Phlebotomy staff.

Hospital & Health Care

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Monitor all aspects of operations including daily monitoring of team member schedules, job performance and productivity

Oversight of quality and safety standards

Compliance with regulatory requirements

Provide Phlebotomy training and curriculum development

Supervise the Phlebotomy team

Promote a culture of positive guest relations and customer service

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

Coordinate test schedules, quality control procedures, troubleshooting, maintenance of procedure manuals, training and documentation, and inventory control in primary areas of responsibility

Demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skills

Demonstrate a strong and energetic commitment to the laboratory’s mission of efficiency and quality

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

Qualification

Medical Technologist CertificationClinical Laboratory Science DegreeLeadership ExperiencePhlebotomy TrainingCommunication Skills

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

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

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VCU Medical Center is a school. It is a sub-organization of Virginia Commonwealth University.

Founded in 1838

Richmond, Virginia, USA

10001+ employees

https://www.vcuhealth.org

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