Clinical Laboratory Assistant

Sentara; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking healthcare provider as a Clinical Lab Assistant. This part-time role offers the opportunity to engage directly with laboratory processes, ensuring accurate specimen handling and contributing to patient care. You'll be a vital part of a dynamic team, responsible for monitoring supplies and interacting with healthcare professionals. With a commitment to employee development and a range of benefits, this position is perfect for those looking to grow in the healthcare field while making a meaningful impact in the community.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision plans

Tuition Assistance

401k/403B with Employer Match

Paid Time Off

Life Insurance

Pet Insurance

Legal Resources Plan

Potential annual discretionary bonus

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Preferred: 1 year healthcare experience.

Responsibilities

• Labeling, processing, and distributing specimens.
• Operating and maintaining laboratory equipment.

Skills

Specimen Processing

Customer Service

Laboratory Equipment Maintenance

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

City/State: Norfolk, VA

Work Shift: Third (Nights)

Overview:

Sentara Leigh Hospital in Norfolk, VA is hiring a Clinical Lab Assistant to work part-time nights (22:30-07:00).

This role is the primary contact for specimen entry into the laboratory. Responsibilities include labeling, processing, and distributing specimens based on testing requirements, monitoring supply levels, operating and maintaining laboratory equipment, and handling customer inquiries and problem resolution. The position involves frequent interaction with hospitals, nursing facilities, and physician offices.

Qualifications:

• High School diploma or equivalent

• No specific certification or licensure required

• Preferred: 1 year healthcare experience

Keywords: laboratory services, Talroo-Allied Health, lab

Benefits:

• 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
• Reimbursement for certifications and access to CEUs and professional development
• Pet Insurance
• Legal Resources Plan
• Potential annual discretionary bonus based on system and employee eligibility

About Sentara Leigh Hospital:

Located in Norfolk, VA, Sentara Leigh Hospital is a 274-bed acute care facility established in 1903, relocated in 1977, with recent renovations in 2016. It features new patient towers, an atrium, and a multi-story parking garage. The hospital offers comprehensive orthopedic care, is a recognized Primary Stroke Center, Magnet-designated for nursing excellence, and specializes in orthopedic, spine, heart, vascular, maternity, and general surgery care. It also hosts the region's only 24-hour hyperbaric oxygen program.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Sentara Health is committed to diversity, inclusion, and belonging, reflecting the communities served. It is an equal opportunity employer and maintains a tobacco-free environment.

Remote Work Eligibility:

Sentara employs associates in multiple states, including Virginia, North Carolina, and others listed.