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Senior Medical Laboratory Scientist Transfusion Services

Sentara Health

Hampton, VAFull-timeNo compensation foundPosted 1mo agoChecked 1w ago

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At a glance

Compensation
No compensation found
Location
Hampton, VA
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

ASCP Or AMT Or AAB CertificationBachelor's degree

Job overview

Sentara Health is hiring a Senior Medical Laboratory Scientist Transfusion Services. Sentara Careplex Hospital is hiring an experienced Sr. Laboratory Scientist to work full days (0600-1430) in Transfusion, performing laboratory testing, interpreting results, and ensuring technical operations run smoothly within the blood bank environment.

Key focus areas include Perform laboratory testing and interpret test results, Recommend contingency testing, and Develop, maintain, and manage daily technical operations.

Important skills include Transfusion, Laboratory Testing, Instrumentation, and Staff Training.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

TransfusionLaboratory TestingInstrumentationStaff Training

Qualifications

Bachelor's in Medical Technology or Biology/Chemical ScienceASCP or AMT or AAB Certification3+ Years Laboratory Experience

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Paid Time Off
Parental Leave
401(k) Match
Tuition Assistance

Full job description

City/State

Hampton, VA

Work Shift

First (Days)

Overview:

Sentara Careplex Hospital is hiring an experienced Sr. Laboratory Scientist to work full days (0600-1430) in Transfusion.

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.

Education

  • Bachelor’s in medical technology or Biology/Chemical Science (required)

Certification/Licensure

  • ASCP, AMT, or AAB certification (required)

Experience

  • 3 year of laboratory experience (required)

  • Transfusion experience

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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

  • Reimbursement for certifications and free access to complete CEUs and professional development

  • Pet Insurance

  • Legal Resources Plan

  • Colleagues may have the opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus if established system and employee eligibility criteria is met

Sentara CarePlex Hospit a l , located in Hampton, VA, is a 224-bed technologically advanced, acute care facility, and Certified Primary Stroke Center. Other features include specialized services in heart and vascular, urologic care, along with advanced diagnostic and surgical capabilities, a hospitalist program, and one of the state's busiest emergency departments. We are also home to the Orthopedic Hospital at Sentara CarePlex Hospital, the area's first dedicated orthopedic hospital. 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.

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