Medical Laboratory Scientist I

Sentara; Suffolk (VA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision plans

Adoption, Fertility and Surrogacy Reim

Paid Time Off & Sick Leave

Paid Parental & Family Caregiver Leave

Emergency Backup Care

Long-Term, Short-Term Disability, and/

Life Insurance

401k/403B with Employer Match

Tuition Assistance – $5,250/year

Student Debt Pay Down – $10,000

Pet Insurance

Legal Resources Plan

Annual discretionary bonus

Job summary

Sentara BelleHarbour in Suffolk, VA is seeking a Medical Laboratory Scientist or Laboratory Technician for full-time evenings (3pm–11:30pm) in the clinical lab. A sign-on bonus up to $20,000 is available for qualified candidates.

Position requires education in medical technology or biology/chemical science and certification eligibility (ASCP/AMT or AAB MLS). Join a comprehensive benefits package and support for career advancement.

Qualifications

• Education requirements: Bachelor's in medical technology or Biology/Chemical Science; AS and AMT certification options.
• ASCP or AMT certification; or AAB certification for MLS only.
• Eligible for MLS/MT certification is required or preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform laboratory tests and interpret results.
• Document and report results accurately.
• Maintain and calibrate department equipment and instruments.

Skills

MLS

MT

Laboratory Technician

Certification (ASCP/AMT)

Education

Bachelor's in Medical Technology or Biology/Chemical Science

Associate's in Medical Technology

AMT/ASCP MLS certification

Job description

City/StateSuffolk, VAWork ShiftSecond (Evenings)Overview:Sentara Belleharbour, in Suffolk, VA 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 ScienceAssociates degree in Medical TechnologyCertification/LicensureASCP or AMT certification; OR AAB certification for MLS onlyEligible for certificationkeyword: MLS, medical laboratory scientist, MT, technologist, laboratory technician, Talroo-Allied Health, Laboratory Services, MLT.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 BelleHarbour is a state-of-the-art outpatient medical center located in North Suffolk. From family medicine and specialty care to physical therapy and lab and imaging services, to outpatient surgery and 24-hour emergency care, Sentara BelleHarbour is proud to serve the community in North Suffolk.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.