Clinical Lab Assistant

Sentara; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

401k/403B with Employer Match

Performance Plus Bonus

Job summary

Sentara in Virginia Beach seeks a Lab Assistant to serve as the entry point for all specimens entering the laboratory. You will label, process, and distribute specimens according to test orders and requirements, while monitoring supply levels and supporting customer inquiries from hospitals and physician offices.

The role involves operating and maintaining lab equipment and performing data entry as needed to ensure accurate test processing and timely results.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma required.
• Experience not required.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary entry point for all specimens entering the laboratory.
• Label, process, and distribute specimens based on testing ordered and required.
• Monitor supply levels in the specimen processing area and support inquiries from internal/external customers.
• Operate and maintain laboratory equipment and assist with test data entry when needed.

Skills

Lab assistance

Education

HS Diploma

Job description

City/StateVirginia Beach, VAWork ShiftFirst (Days)Overview:OverviewProvides point of entry for all specimens coming into the laboratory. Supports technical areas of the laboratory. Labels, processes, and distributes patient specimens for testing; responsible for registration and test data entry.Job DescriptionPrimary point of contact for all specimen entry into the laboratory. Labels, processes, and distributes based on testing ordered and required. Monitors supply levels in the specimen processing area. Operates and maintains laboratory equipment; responsible for internal and external customer inquiry and problem resolution. Frequent interaction with hospitals, nursing facilities, and physician office staff.EducationHS Diploma RequiredCertification/LicensureNone RequiredExperienceNone RequiredBenefits: Sentara offers an attractive array of full-time benefits to include Medical, Dental, Vision, Paid Time Off, Sick, Tuition Reimbursement, a 401k/403B, 401a, Performance Plus Bonus, Career Advancement Opportunities, Work Perks, and more.Our success is supported by a family-friendly culture that encourages community involvement and creates unlimited opportunities for development and growth.Be a part of an excellent healthcare organization that cares about our People, Quality, Patient Safety, Service, and Integrity. Join a team that has a mission to improve health every day and a vision to be the healthcare choice of the communities that we serve!Keywords: Talroo-Allied Health, Lab AssistantWe provide market-competitive compensation packages, inclusive of base pay, incentives, and benefits. The base pay range for full-time employment is $18.86 - $27.69 hourly. Additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, standby/on-call pay, overtime, shift premiums, extra-shift incentives, or bonus opportunities. Compensation within the range may vary based on qualifications, experience, location, market conditions, and business needs.Benefits: Caring For Your Family and Your Career• Medical, Dental, Vision plans• Adoption, Fertility and Surrogacy Reimbursement up to $10,000• Paid Time Off and Sick Leave• Paid Parental & Family Caregiver Leave• Emergency Backup Care• Long-Term, Short-Term Disability, and Critical Illness plans• Life Insurance• 401k/403B with Employer Match• Tuition Assistance – $5,250/year and discounted educational opportunities through Guild Education• Student Debt Pay Down – $10,000•Pet Insurance•Legal Resources Plan•Colleagues have the opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus if established system and employee eligibility criteria is met.Sentara Health is an equal opportunity employer and prides itself on the diversity and inclusiveness of its close to an almost 30,000-member workforce. Diversity, inclusion, and belonging is a guiding principle of the organization to ensure its workforce reflects the communities it serves.In support of our mission “to improve health every day,” this is a tobacco-free environment.For positions that are available as remote work, Sentara Health employs associates in the following states:Alabama, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Kansas, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Minnesota, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.