Medical Laboratory Scientist

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental coverage

Vision plan

401k match

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Sentara Obici Hospital in Suffolk, VA is seeking a Medical Laboratory Scientist to work full-time nights in the clinical laboratory. The role involves performing laboratory tests, interpreting results, and documenting reports.

The job includes maintaining department equipment, instruments, and tools as part of a high-quality laboratory team. Qualifications include a Bachelor's in medical technology or related field and ASCP/AMT/AAB certification.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's in medical technology or Biology/Chemical Science is required.
• ASCP, AMT, or AAB certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Perform laboratory tests and interpret results.
• Document and report results in the laboratory information system.
• Maintain department equipment, instruments, and tools.

Skills

MLS

Lab Scientist

Results interpretation

Quality control

Education

Bachelor's in medical technology or Biology/Chemical Science

Certification: ASCP/AMT/AAB

Job description

City/State Suffolk, VA Work Shift Third (Nights) Overview: Sentara Obici Hospital, in Suffolk, VA is hiring a lab tech to work full time nights in the clinical lab.

Sign on bonus up to $20,000 for qualified candidates!

As a Medical Laboratory Scientist duties are to perform laboratory tests; interpret results; documents and reports results. Maintains department equipment, instruments, and tools.

Education Bachelor's in medical technology or Biology/Chemical Science Associates degree in Medical Technology

Certification/Licensure ASCP, AMT, AAB certification

keyword: MLS, medical laboratory scientist, MT, technologist, laboratory technician, Talroo-Allied Health, Laboratory Services, MLT

We 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.

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.