Part-Time
Medical Laboratory Scientist
Automated Core Laboratory
Bon Secours
10,001+ employees
Not-for-profit Catholic health system
Compensation Overview
$30.99 - $48.04/hr
Richmond, VA, USA
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Bachelor's
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- A Bachelor of Science degree in Clinical Laboratory Science, Medical Laboratory Science, Biomedical Science, Biology, or Biochemistry through a Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments-approved program is required.
- MLS Medical Lab Scientist certification or eligibility through a nationally recognized certification agency is required.
- The ability to provide quality, error-free work in a fast-paced environment is required.
- The ability to engage with staff and patients in a professional manner is required.
- Perform analytical tests on biological specimens in a timely, efficient, and accurate manner in compliance with documented laboratory procedures.
- Determine specimen acceptability through visual inspections and recognition of abnormal or unusual results.
- Recognize factors that affect measurements and results and take appropriate action according to protocols.
- Perform quality control for all testing and meet established ranges before releasing patient results.
- Maintain a safe and efficient work environment by performing equipment checks, cleaning the work area, monitoring temperatures according to hospital policies, and troubleshooting laboratory equipment.
- Perform routine tests on blood, tissues, and other body specimens and provide physicians with quality results using clinical laboratory equipment.
- Completion of an externship program.
- MLS Medical Lab Scientist certification or eligibility through a nationally recognized certification agency, preferably the American Society for Clinical Pathology.
Bon Secours Health System is a not-for-profit Catholic health system that runs a network of hospitals, long-term care facilities, assisted living, senior housing, home health and hospice services, and other facilities across seven East Coast states. It operates by coordinating owned facilities and joint ventures across acute, post-acute, and community care, with caregivers delivering medical treatment, routine care, palliative services, and community programs. It differentiates itself from competitors through its Catholic mission and focus on health and social justice, offering a broad, mission-driven spectrum of services under one umbrella. Its goal is to be a prophetic Catholic health ministry that partners with communities to create a more humane world, advance health and social justice, and provide exceptional value for those served.
Company Size
10,001+
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N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Marriottsville, Maryland
Founded
2013
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Norfolk's first freestanding emergency department starts construction in August 2026 for late-2027 opening.
- Mary Immaculate Hospital's $200 million tower doubles emergency capacity and expands NICU services by 2028.
- Q1 2026 revenue rose 9.8%, and cash reached 222 days, supporting expansion.
What critics are saying
- Q1 2026 operating margin was 2.6%, leaving little cushion for shocks.
- Labor utilization initiatives signal ongoing staffing pressure and wage discipline across a 60,000-associate system.
- Privacy litigation and settlement pressure around Mercy MyChart sustains reputational and legal risk through 2026.
What makes Bon Secours unique
- Bon Secours deploys standardized freestanding emergency departments across Virginia and South Carolina.
- Its Catholic ministry brand ties hospitals, outpatient sites, and philanthropy under Bon Secours Mercy Health.
- The system builds repeatable prototypes, speeding openings like Five Forks, Ashland, and Norfolk.
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Bon Secours begins construction on freestanding emergency department in Norfolk. It is expected to open in late 2027. By HFT Staff Bon Secours has begun construction on Norfolk's first freestanding emergency department (ED). The ED will be located on the first floor of 155 Kingsley Lane and is expected to open in late 2027. The Virginia Department of Health approved the project through the Certificate of Public Need process in February 2026. The ED will include nine treatment rooms, provide 24/7 emergency care, as well as diagnostic services. The facility will feature the same technology, clinical standards and level of care found in Bon Secours' hospital-based emergency departments and will be staffed by experienced emergency medicine physicians and clinical teams. Patients requiring hospital admission or a higher level of care will be transferred to the appropriate hospital. August 6, 2026
Bon Secours begins construction on Norfolk's first freestanding ER. Posted: Jul 15, 2026 / 09:40 AM EDT Updated: Jul 16, 2026 / 02:13 AM EDT Ask WAVY anything How many treatment rooms will Norfolk's new ER have? What cooling centers are open during Norfolk's heat advisory? Why did Virginia farmers qualify for federal disaster aid? Full Summary Bon Secours has started building Norfolk's first freestanding emergency department, slated to open in late 2027, to improve local access to 24/7 emergency and diagnostic care. NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) - Bon Secours has begun construction on the first freestanding emergency department in Norfolk, which is set to open in late 2027. According to a press release, the upcoming facility is designed to improve geographic access to care for patients seeking treatment for life-threatening emergencies, sudden illnesses, injuries and other urgent health needs in the city. The Virginia Department of Health approved the project through the Certificate of Public Need process in February. The emergency department will be located on the first floor of 155 Kingsley Lane. It will include nine treatment rooms, provide 24/7 emergency care and diagnostic services. Additionally, the facility will feature the same technology, clinical standards and level of care found in Bon Secours' hospital-based emergency departments and will be staffed by experienced emergency medicine physicians and clinical teams. Patients requiring hospital admission or a higher level of care will be taken to the appropriate hospital. "This investment reflects Bon Secours' long-standing commitment to ensuring access to high-quality, compassionate care and responding directly to the community's need for greater access to emergency care," said Pat Davis-Hagens, market president of Bon Secours - Hampton Roads. "By bringing 24/7 emergency services back to the Norfolk community, we are making a meaningful investment in the health and well-being of our neighbors and expanding access to convenient, high-quality care closer to home."
Bon Secours breaks ground on $200 million expansion at Mary Immaculate Hospital. July 6, 2026 By Bob McKenna Virginia Peninsula Chamber Healthcare remains one of the Peninsula's largest economic drivers, and a major investment announced this spring will strengthen both regional healthcare capacity and the local economy. Bon Secours recently broke ground on a new $200 million patient tower at Mary Immaculate Hospital in Newport News. The four-story, 144,000-square-foot expansion will significantly enhance emergency, maternity, neonatal, and critical care services while modernizing facilities for patients and families throughout the Virginia Peninsula. The project will double emergency department capacity, expand intensive care services, and improve access to care for one of the region's fastest-growing population centers. Construction is expected to be completed in 2028, representing one of the largest healthcare investments on the Peninsula in recent years.
Talent talks. June 2026 The Leadership Talent Group (LTG) has been retained by Bon Secours, USA to conduct a national executive search for the position of Director - Associate Ministry. The Director - Associate Ministry reports to the Executive Director of Mission & Business Operations for the Sisters of Bon Secours, USA, located in Marriottsville, MD. This position is part-time (three days per week), and work can be performed in a hybrid manner with time spent on the Marriottsville camp 0 comments May 2026 The Leadership Talent Group (LTG) is pleased to announce that Kathy Connerton has joined the Sisters of Bon Secours, USA as the Executive Director - Mission & Business Operations, effective March 2026. As Executive Director, Kathy leads the administration and operations of the congregation's ministries, overseeing development and fundraising, communications, human resources, and the congregation's chapel and conference center. Connerton has over 25 years of experien 0 comments
Bon Secours cuts ribbon on Five Forks emergency center. Bon Secours St. Francis Health System recently opened a new freestanding emergency department in Simpsonville, South Carolina's rapidly growing Five Forks area. "As Greenville County continues to grow, we're committed to meeting people where they are and bringing high-quality emergency care closer to home so families don't have to travel far during critical moments," says Matt Caldwell, president of Bon Secours St. Francis health System. The $23 million, 12,500-square-foot facility features nine exam rooms, including a dedicated trauma room, along with on-site CT and X-ray imaging, as well as mobile MRI and mammography imaging. The new center will offer patients 24-hour access to a wide range of emergency medical services. Bon Secours Five Forks - is the latest standardized, free-standing emergency department for the Bon Secours Mercy Health system. It joins Bon Secours Ashland, Bon Secours Simpsonville, Bon Secours Chester, and Mercy Health Champion of scalable prototypes GBBN Architects designed in collaboration with Bon Secours Mercy Health. This system of prototypes, which was also used at Kings Mills Hospital allows the health system to maintain brand recognition, deploy new facilities efficiently, and cost-effectively, while also responding to the unique contexts such as different building sites, geography, climate, local communities, or culture. "Rapid, responsive coordination between the design and construction teams kept field issues from becoming delays, allowing decisions to be made quickly, documented immediately, and implemented in real time," notes GBBN's Lynn Belhumeur, reflecting on the project's success. "The continuity of our key team members across these free-standing emergency department projects further streamlined decision-making and reinforced proven solutions, reducing redundancy and strengthening trust throughout construction."