Senior Medical Laboratory Scientist

City/State
South Boston, VA

Work Shift
First (Days)

Overview:

• Sentara Halifax is hiring an experienced Senior Medical Laboratory Scientitst to work full time days

• Sign on bonus up to $20,000 for qualified candidates!

• Job Description:
• Performs laboratory testing and interprets 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.
• Responsible for the immediate supervision, training, and competency assessment of laboratory staff and students in a 24/7 environment. Ensures accurate orders for proficiency surveys and accurate submission of survey data. Collections PI data, conducts
• analysis and documents progress. Maintains current policies and procedures in the department and ensures completion of electronic documents according to established assignments and timelines. Demonstrates fiscal responsibility.

• Education
• Bachelor's Degree in Biology/Chemical Science or Medical Technology

• Certification:
• ASCP Certification required

• Join a team that has a Mission to improve health every day, join the Sentara Team!

• Our Caring Workplace Environment
• Our Caring Tradition of serving for 100+ years providing personalized care tailored to the needs of each patient
• Free and convenient parking
• Collaboration and shared governance
• Caring For Your Family and Your Career
• Tuition Assistance - $5,250 year
• Student Debt Pay Down - $10,000
• Reimbursement for certifications and free access to complete CEUs and professional development
• Emergency Backup Care - 10 days
• Paid Parental Leave - up to 4 weeks
• Family Caregiver Leave - 2 weeks
• Adoption, Fertility and Surrogacy Reimbursement up to $10,000

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 Halifax Regional Hospital is fueled by the expertise of a well-established medical staff representing more than two-dozen specialties, while remaining focused on excellent care. Services at this hospital include cardiovascular services, emergency services, family birthing center, hospitalist program, imaging/radiology services, laboratory services, nephrology services, orthopedic services, rehabilitation services and surgical services. 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.