Medical Laboratory Scientist
About The Position
Sentara Norfolk General Hospital in Norfolk, Virginia, is hiring a full-time, day-shift laboratory professional for its Transfusion Services (Blood Bank) team. The role performs laboratory testing procedures, analyzes specimens, and interprets and documents results to support patient diagnosis and treatment. The position requires a bachelor’s degree in a qualifying science or Medical Laboratory Science and ASCP, AMT, or AAB certification. Previous Transfusion Services or Blood Bank experience is preferred. Sentara Norfolk General Hospital is a 525-bed tertiary care facility and the primary teaching hospital for Eastern Virginia Medical School. It is home to the region’s only Level I Adult Trauma Center and burn trauma unit, and provides specialized services across numerous areas of care. Sentara Health describes its workforce as close to 30,000 members and is an equal opportunity employer. Its mission is “to improve health every day,” and its facilities are tobacco-free.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Science, Physical Science, Biological Science, or Medical Laboratory Science.
- ASCP, AMT, or AAB certification.
Nice To Haves
- Previous Transfusion Services/Blood Bank experience.
Responsibilities
- Perform laboratory testing and analysis in Transfusion Services/Blood Bank.
- Accurately interpret, document, and report test results.
- Follow established laboratory policies, procedures, and quality control standards.
- Operate, troubleshoot, and maintain laboratory equipment and instrumentation.
- Ensure compliance with safety, regulatory, and accreditation requirements.
- Collaborate with pathologists, physicians, nurses, and laboratory team members to support patient care.
- Participate in quality improvement initiatives and continuing education activities.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package.
- Up to $20,000 sign-on bonus for qualified candidates.
- Career advancement and professional development opportunities.
- Medical, dental, and vision plans.
- Adoption, fertility, and surrogacy reimbursement up to $10,000.
- Paid time off and sick leave.
- Paid parental and family caregiver leave.
- Emergency backup care.
- Long-term and short-term disability and critical illness plans.
- Life insurance.
- 401(k)/403(b) with employer match.
- Tuition assistance of $5,250 per year and discounted educational opportunities through Guild Education.
- Student debt pay down up to $10,000.
- Pet insurance.
- Legal Resources Plan.
- Opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus, subject to system and employee eligibility criteria.
- Paid holidays.
- Paid military leave.
- Educational assistance or student loan repayment.
- Voluntary benefits.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
