Medical Laboratory Scientist I ( Evening Shift)

Sentara Health; United States; On-site; USD 51,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus up to $20,000

Comprehensive benefits package

Professional growth opportunities

Job summary

Sentara Northern Virginia Medical Center in Woodbridge, VA is hiring a Medical Laboratory Tech to work full-time evenings (2:00 PM – 10:30 PM). The role performs laboratory testing, analyzes results, and reports findings to support patient care.

You will maintain instrumentation, ensure quality control, and collaborate with pathologists and clinicians while upholding safety and regulatory standards. A sign-on bonus is available for qualified candidates.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology, Biology, Chemical Science, or related field.
• Certification/Licensure: ASCP, AMT, or AAB required.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and complex laboratory testing according to established procedures.
• Analyze, interpret, and accurately report laboratory results.
• Maintain quality control standards and regulatory compliance.
• Operate, troubleshoot, and maintain laboratory instruments and equipment.
• Document testing activities and results in laboratory information systems.
• Collaborate with pathologists, physicians, nurses, and healthcare teams to support patient care.
• Follow safety, infection control, and department protocols.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology/related field

Job description

City/State Woodbridge, VA Work Shift Second (Evenings) Overview:

Sentara Northern Virginia Medical Center is hiring a Medical Lab Tech to work Full-Time Evenings (2:00 PM - 10:30 PM) Sign-on Bonus up to $20,000 for Qualified Candidates!

Overview As a Medical Laboratory Tech, you will perform laboratory testing procedures, analyze and interpret results, document findings, and report accurate test outcomes to support diagnosis and treatment. You will also assist in maintaining laboratory equipment, instruments, and tools to ensure optimal performance and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and complex laboratory testing according to established procedures.


• Analyze, interpret, and accurately report laboratory results.


• Maintain quality control standards and regulatory compliance.


• Operate, troubleshoot, and maintain laboratory instruments and equipment.


• Document testing activities and results in laboratory information systems.


• Collaborate with pathologists, physicians, nurses, and healthcare teams to support patient care.


• Follow safety, infection control, and department protocols.

Qualifications

Education Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology, Biology, Chemical Science, or related field required. Certification/Licensure One of the following certifications is required: ASCP (American Society for Clinical Pathology) AMT (American Medical Technologists) AAB (American Association of Bioanalysts).

Why Join Sentara?

Sign-on bonus up to $20,000 for qualified candidates Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package Opportunities for professional growth and career advancement Supportive team-oriented environment Commitment to excellence in patient care and laboratory services Join Sentara Northern Virginia Medical Center and become part of a team dedicated to improving health every day through excellence in laboratory medicine.

Keywords: MLS, Medical Laboratory Scientist, MT, Medical Technologist, Laboratory Technician, Medical Laboratory Technician, MLT, Clinical Laboratory, Laboratory Services, Talroo-Allied Health, ASCP, AMT, AAB, Healthcare Careers, Laboratory Careers.

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.

Benefits

• 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 Northern Virginia Medical Center located in Woodbridge, VA is a 183-bed not-for-profit hospital. We combine the resources of a major health system with the compassionate, personalized care of a community hospital. We offer quiet, private rooms and quality care focused on safety and patient satisfaction. Our clinical services include advanced imaging, cancer services, cardiovascular care, emergency care, lab services, orthopedics, weight loss services and more, all powered through Sentara eCare®, a comprehensive electronic medical record system.

In addition to our hospital, Sentara Health is enhancing access to healthcare services in Northern Virginia with outpatient and imaging centers in Lake Ridge, Lorton, Springfield and Alexandria, Va. We improve health every day, come be a part of the community.

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.

Sentara Health is a Virginia and Northeastern North Carolina based not-for-profit integrated healthcare provider that has been in business for over 131 years. Offering hundreds of sites of care including 12 hospitals, PACE, home health, hospice, medical groups, imaging services, therapy, outpatient surgery centers, and an 858,000 member health plan.

Sentara "Employer of Choice" for over ten years. U.S. News and World Report has recognized Sentara as having the Best Hospitals for 15+ years. Sentara offers professional development and a continued employment philosophy!