Laboratory Support Technician (Anatomic Pathology)

Sentara Healthcare Inc; Hampton (VA); On-site; USD 27,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Benefits package

Job summary

Sentara Health in Hampton, VA is hiring a Laboratory Support Technician to work full-time day shifts in the Anatomic Pathology Lab at Sentara Careplex Hospital. The role includes preparing specimens for interpretation by technical staff and supporting cytology collection procedures.

Duties also cover instrument maintenance and inventory functions, with a Bachelor’s degree in chemical, physical or biological science or medical technology required; no certification needed.

Qualifications

• Requires Bachelor's degree in chemical, physical or biological science or medical technology.
• No certification or licensure required.
• Experience in laboratory specimen handling is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prepare specimens per discipline SOP for result/interpretation by technical staff.
• Perform instrument maintenance and inventory functions per operating procedures.
• Assist in cytology collection procedures as needed.

Skills

Specimen preparation

Instrument maintenance

Inventory management

Cytology support

Education

Bachelor's degree in chemical, physical or biological science or medical technology

Tools

Laboratory instrumentation

Job description

Sentara Health is hiring a laboratory support technician to work full time days in the Anatomic Pathology Lab at Sentara Careplex Hospital in Hampton, VA. (Monday-Friday; 0700-1530)

*This position is for the Anatomic Pathology lab, but will also assisting in cytology collection procedures

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 in chemical, physical or biological science or medical technology (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 Northern Virginia Medical Center located in Woodbridge, VA is a 183-bed not-for-profit hospital. We combine the resources of a major health system with the compassionate, personalized care of a community hospital. We offer quiet, private rooms and quality care focused on safety and patient satisfaction. Our clinical services include advanced imaging, cancer services, cardiovascular care, emergency care, lab services, orthopedics, weight loss services and more, all powered through Sentara eCare®, a comprehensive electronic medical record system. In addition to our hospital, Sentara Health is enhancing access to healthcare services in Northern Virginia with outpatient and imaging centers in Lake Ridge, Lorton, Springfield and Alexandria, Va. We improve health every day, come be a part of the community.