Medical Laboratory Scientist

Sentara; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 51,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision plans

401k/Employer match

Tuition Assistance

Student Debt Pay Down

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Sentara Norfolk General Hospital in Norfolk, VA is hiring a Medical Laboratory Scientist or Laboratory Technician to work full time days in the core lab (0645-1515).

You will perform laboratory tests, interpret results, and document and report results. Education requires a Bachelor’s in medical technology or Biology/Chemical Science with ASCP, AMT, or AAB certification. The position offers a sign-on bonus up to $20,000, plus comprehensive benefits and a market-competitive compensation package.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's in medical technology or Biology/Chemical Science.
• ASCP/AMT/AAB certification required or eligible.
• Experience in core clinical laboratory testing preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform laboratory tests and interpret results.
• Document and report results accurately.
• Maintain and calibrate department equipment and instruments.
• Ensure quality control and accurate record-keeping.

Skills

Lab techniques

Quality control

Result interpretation

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's in medical technology or Biology/Chemical Science

ASCP certification

AMT certification

AAB certification

Tools

Laboratory instruments

Job description

City/StateNorfolk, VAWork ShiftFirst (Days)Overview:Sentara Norfolk General Hospital in Norfolk, VA is hiring a lab tech to work full time days in the core lab. (0645-1515)Sign on bonus up to $20,000 for qualified candidates!As a Medical Laboratory Scientist or Laboratory Technician, duties are to perform laboratory tests; interpret results; documents and reports results. Maintains department equipment, instruments, and tools.EducationBachelor’s in medical technology or Biology/Chemical ScienceCertification/LicensureASCP, AMT, or AAB certificationkeyword: MLS, medical laboratory scientist, MT, technologist, laboratory technician, Talroo-Allied Health, Laboratory Services, MLTWe provide market-competitive compensation packages, inclusive of base pay, incentives, and benefits. The base pay range for full-time employment is $37.13 - $54.39 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.Here at Sentara, we are committed to consistently enhancing our training, advancement tracks, work-life benefits, and more. Our goal is to make you feel more excited to be here every day!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.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.