Medical Technologist

Taphealthcare • Richlands, VA

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About The Position

Tap Healthcare Solutions is seeking a detail-oriented Medical Technologist (Medical Laboratory Scientist) to join a clinical laboratory team in Richlands, Virginia. The role is suited to a laboratory professional with a strong educational foundation in Medical Laboratory Science and hands-on acute-care laboratory experience.

The Medical Technologist performs clinical laboratory testing, analyzes patient specimens, verifies laboratory results, and contributes to accurate and timely diagnostic services. The role collaborates with physicians, nurses, laboratory personnel, and other healthcare professionals to support clinical decision-making, maintain laboratory quality standards, and provide reliable patient care. Accuracy, efficiency, and attention to detail are important because laboratory results contribute directly to patient outcomes.

The position requires a Bachelor of Science degree with a major in Medical Laboratory Science and at least one year of professional experience in an acute-care laboratory. Candidates with two or more years of acute-care experience and experience across multiple laboratory disciplines are preferred. Annual compensation is listed at $58,000–$79,000, with the specific amount determined by experience, technical expertise, background, qualifications, and overall alignment with the position. Tap Healthcare Solutions offers support throughout the hiring process, including clear communication and personalized, candidate-focused assistance.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree with a major in Medical Laboratory Science.
• At least 1 year of professional experience in an acute-care laboratory setting.
• Strong understanding of clinical laboratory testing procedures, specimen processing, and laboratory quality standards.
• Ability to perform laboratory analyses accurately and interpret results within established clinical protocols.
• Knowledge of laboratory safety procedures, infection prevention, and quality-control practices.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to maintain accurate laboratory documentation and communicate effectively with healthcare professionals.

Nice To Haves

• 2 or more years of experience in an acute-care laboratory setting.
• Previous experience in a hospital-based clinical laboratory.
• Experience performing testing in multiple laboratory disciplines, including hematology, chemistry, microbiology, or blood banking.
• Familiarity with laboratory instrumentation, calibration, maintenance, and troubleshooting.
• Experience with laboratory information systems (LIS) and electronic documentation.
• Knowledge of clinical laboratory regulatory standards and quality-assurance practices.
• Ability to prioritize testing demands while maintaining accuracy and turnaround times.

Responsibilities

• Perform clinical laboratory testing and analyses.
• Process and analyze patient specimens.
• Verify laboratory results and interpret analyses within established clinical protocols.
• Contribute to accurate and timely diagnostic services and support clinical decision-making.
• Maintain laboratory quality standards and follow laboratory safety, infection-prevention, and quality-control practices.
• Maintain accurate laboratory documentation.
• Communicate effectively and collaborate with physicians, nurses, laboratory personnel, and other healthcare professionals.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level