Medical Laboratory Scientist I

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

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Shift differentials

On-call pay

Overtime

Shift premiums

Extra-shift incentives

Bonus opportunities

Benefits package

401(k)/403(b) with employer match

Paid time off

Job summary

Sentara Obici Hospital in Suffolk, VA seeks a Medical Laboratory Scientist to work full time nights in the clinical lab. The role involves performing tests, interpreting results and reporting findings, with responsibilities to maintain lab equipment and instruments.

Eligible candidates may receive a sign-on bonus up to $20,000. Education includes Bachelor’s in medical technology or Biology/Chemical Science, or an Associates in Medical Technology, plus ASCP/AMT/AAB certification.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s in medical technology or Biology/Chemical Science (required).
• Associates degree in Medical Technology (preferred).
• ASCP, AMT, AAB certification required or eligible.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

MLS

Medical Lab Scientist

MT

Laboratory Technologist

Laboratory Technician

Talroo-Allied Health

Laboratory Services

MLT

Education

Bachelor’s in medical technology or Biology/Chemical Science

Associates degree in Medical Technology

ASCP, AMT, AAB certification

Job description

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

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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.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.

• shift differentials
• on-call pay
• overtime
• shift premiums
• extra-shift incentives
• bonus opportunities
• 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
• voluntary benefits

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.