Medical Laboratory Scientist

Sentara-9; Suffolk (VA); On-site; USD 51,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision plans

401k/403b with employer match

Paid Time Off (vacation, sick time, &

Tuition Assistance – $5,250/year

Student Debt Pay Down – $10,000

Flexibility with education programs

Job summary

Sentara Obici Hospital in Suffolk, VA is hiring a Medical Laboratory Scientist or Laboratory Technician for full-time evening shifts (3pm–11:30pm). A sign-on bonus up to $20,000 is available for qualified candidates.

Responsibilities include performing tests, interpreting results, and reporting findings while maintaining equipment and records. Required education includes a Bachelor's in medical technology or Biology/Chemical Science and certification/licensure (ASCP, AMT, or AAB).

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s in medical technology or Biology/Chemical Science.
• ASCP, AMT, or AAB certification/licensure.
• Experience performing laboratory tests and reporting results.

Responsibilities

• Perform laboratory tests and record results accurately.
• Interpret results and ensure proper documentation and reporting.

Skills

MLS

Education

Bachelor’s in medical technology or Biology/Chemical Science

Tools

ASCP Certification

AMT Certification

AAB Certification

Job description

City/StateSuffolk, VAWork ShiftSecond (Evenings)Overview:Sentara Obici Hospital is hiring a lab tech to work full time evenings (3p-1130p) in the clinical lab.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 AABkeyword: 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, 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.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 Obici Hospital, a 175-bed state-of-the-art facility, is located on Godwin Boulevard in Suffolk, VA. Our full-service hospital continues a legacy of providing residents of Western Tidewater with high-quality, patient-centered care. As a recognized accredited Primary Stroke Center, and Magnet hospital for nursing excellence, the hospital specializes in orthopedic and spine, heart and vascular, advanced imaging, gynecological and comprehensive breast services, behavioral health, maternity, weight loss surgery, and a heartburn treatment center.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.