Laboratory Support Tech

Sentara Healthcare Inc; Norfolk (VA); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Educational assistance

Retirement plan

Job summary

Sentara Health is seeking a Laboratory Support Technician to join the Cytology Lab at Sentara Norfolk General Hospital in Norfolk, VA. This full-time evening role supports specimen preparation and routine instrument maintenance for quality results.

The ideal candidate will hold a Bachelor's Degree and participate in a comprehensive benefits package. No specific licensure is required for this position.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required.
• Experience preparing specimens per SOP.
• Ability to perform instrument maintenance.
• Manage inventory and supplies.

Responsibilities

• Prepare specimens per discipline SOP for result/interpretation by technical staff.
• Perform instrument maintenance and calibration as required.
• Maintain accurate inventory of supplies and equipment.

Skills

Specimen prep

Instrument maintenance

Inventory management

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree (required)

Tools

Laboratory instruments

Inventory systems

Job description

Sentara Health is hiring a laboratory support technician to work full time evenings in the Cytology Lab at Sentara Norfolk General Hospital in Norfolk, VA.

Overview:

As a laboratory support technician (LST) duties are to prepare specimens per discipline operating procedure for result/interpretation by technical staff Perform instrument maintenance and inventory functions per operating procedures

Education

• Bachelor's Degree (required)

Certification/Licensure

• No certification or licensure required

Sentara is focused on living its mission — to improve health every day. In addition to providing world-class care, Sentara partners with organizations to provide significant support to address social determinants of health and advance the overall quality of life.

keyword: Laboratory Services

We provide market-competitive compensation packages, inclusive of base pay, incentives, and benefits. The base pay range for full-time employment is $19.96 - $29.25 hourly. Additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, 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.Sentara offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance; 401(k)/403(b) with employer match; paid time off (vacation, sick time, and holidays); paid parental and military leave; educational assistance or student loan repayment; and voluntary benefits.

Sentara Norfolk General Hospital, located in Norfolk, VA, is a 525-bed tertiary care facility that is home to the only Level I Adult Trauma Center and burn trauma unit in Hampton Roads, and also serves as the primary teaching hospital for Eastern Virginia Medical School. In addition to the high-quality heart program at Sentara Heart Hospital, our facility is home to Nightingale Regional Air Ambulance and several other dedicated facilities and specialized services. As a recognized accredited Comprehensive Stroke Center, and Magnet hospital for nursing excellence, our hospital specializes in heart and vascular, neurosciences, neurosurgery, urology, oncology, spine care, advanced imaging, behavioral health, maternity, and women’s health, including a state-of-the-art neonatal intensive care unit.ed Imaging Center at Sentara Princess Anne Hospital is conveniently located in the heart of Virginia Beach and offers high-speed digital diagnostic equipment that provides faster and more precise results. The center provides one of the region's most advanced imaging technologies interpreted by board certified radiologists specializing in various areas of imaging.