Senior Medical Laboratory Scientist - Transfusion

Sentara; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 88,000 - 129,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401k/403b

Paid Time Off

Tuition Assistance

Student Debt Pay Down

Pet Insurance

Job summary

Sentara Norfolk General Hospital in Norfolk, VA is seeking an experienced Sr. Laboratory Scientist to work full nights (2130-0730) in Transfusion Services. A generous sign-on bonus up to $20,000 is available for qualified candidates.

The role involves performing laboratory testing and interpreting results, and leading daily technical operations with staff training and instrument implementation. Applicants should have a Bachelor’s in medical technology or biology/chemical science and ASCP/AMT/AAB

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s in medical technology or Biology/Chemical Science is required.
• ASCP, AMT, or AAB certification is required.
• 3 years of laboratory tech experience is required.
• Blood bank experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform laboratory testing and interpret results using laboratory principles.
• Develop, maintain and manage daily technical operations, including staff training and education, instrumentation implementation, and accreditation readiness.

Skills

MLS / MLS‑type keywords

Blood bank experience

Laboratory testing & interpretation

Staff training & education

Education

Bachelor’s in medical technology or Biology/Chemical Science

Job description

City/StateNorfolk, VAWork ShiftThird (Nights)Overview:Additional Job DescriptionSentara Norfolk General Hospital is hiring an experienced Sr. Laboratory Scientist to work full nights (2130-0730) in Transfusion Services.Generous Sign on Bonus up to $20,000 for qualified candidates!As a Sr. Laboratory Scientist, duties are to perform laboratory testing and interpret test results using scientific knowledge and principles of test procedures and disease processes; recommends contingency testing. Directly responsible for developing, maintaining, and managing daily technical operations, including staff training and education, implementation of instrumentation, and accreditation readiness.EducationBachelor’s in medical technology or Biology/Chemical Science (required)Certification/LicensureASCP, AMT, or AAB certification (required)Experience3 year of laboratory tech experience (required)Blood bank experiencekeyword: MLS, medical laboratory scientist, MT, medical laboratory technologist, CLS, Clinical lab Specialist, Talroo-Allied Health , Laboratory ServicesWe provide market-competitive compensation packages, inclusive of base pay, incentives, and benefits. The base pay range for full-time employment is $42.50 - $61.83 hourly. Additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, standby/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.Here at Sentara, we are committed to consistently enhancing our training, advancement tracks, work-life benefits, and more. Our goal is to make you feel more excited to be here every day!Sentara Norfolk General Hospital, located in Norfolk, VA, is a 525-bed tertiary care facility that is home to the only Level I Adult Trauma Center and burn trauma unit in Hampton Roads, and also serves as the primary teaching hospital for Eastern Virginia Medical School.In addition to the high-quality heart program at Sentara Heart Hospital, our facility is home to Nightingale Regional Air Ambulance and several other dedicated facilities and specialized services. As a recognized accredited Comprehensive Stroke Center, and Magnet hospital for nursing excellence, our hospital specializes in heart and vascular, neurosciences, neurosurgery, urology, oncology, spine care, advanced imaging, behavioral health, maternity, and women’s health, including a state-of-the-art neonatal intensive care unit.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.