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First (Days) (United States of America)Sentara Health hiring an experienced Sr. Laboratory Scientist to work full time day shifts with the education department.
Position requires travel to varies Sentara locations.
Job duties are to perform laboratory testing and interpret test results using scientific knowledge and principles of test procedures and disease processes; recommend contingency testing. Directly responsible for developing, maintaining and managing daily technical operations including staff training and education, implementation of instrumentation, accreditation readiness. Project plans and timelines are developed with the Laboratory Manager approval. 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. Collects PI data, conducts analysis and documents progress. Maintains current policies and procedures in department and ensures completion of electronic documents according to established assignments and timelines. Demonstrates fiscal responsibility.
Demonstrates fiscal responsibility. Assists Manager with daily operations, coordination of work, achievement of departmental goals and objectives, customer satisfaction, and in meeting regulatory requirements. Maintains specialized expertise within assigned area. Routinely assumes charge of department in prioritizing workload andresolving problems in absence of Manager.
Job Requirements:
- Bachelors degree
- ASCP, AMT, AAB certified
- 3 years Laboratory experience
Sign on bonus up to $20,000 for qualified candidates!
Join our team, where we are committed to quality and compassionate care, along with employee growth and satisfaction!
WHO SENTARA IS
Sentara Healthcareis a Virginia and Northeastern North Carolina based not-for-profit integrated healthcare provider that has been in business for over 131 years. Offering more thanof care including 12 hospitals, PACE (Elder Care), home health, hospice, medical groups, imaging services, therapy, outpatient surgery centers, and an 858,000 member health plan. The people of the communities that we serve have nominated Sentara "Employer of Choice" for over ten years.U.S. News and World Reporthas recognized Sentara as having the Best Hospitals for 15+ years. Sentara offers professional development and a continued employment philosophy!
Benefits: Sentara offers an attractive array of full-time benefits to include Medical, Dental, Vision, Paid Time Off, Sick, Parental and Caregiver Leave, Educational Assistance, Emergency Back-Up Care and other family benefits, a 401k/403B with matching funds, 401a, Performance Plus Bonus, Career Advancement Opportunities, Work Perks,and more.
Our success is supported by a family-friendly culture that encourages community involvement and creates unlimited opportunities for development and growth.
We welcome you to be a part of an excellent healthcare organization that cares about our People, Quality, Patient Safety, Service, and Integrity. Join a team that has a mission to improve health every day and a vision to be the healthcare choice of the communities that we serve!
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Job Summary
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, accreditation readiness. Project plans and timelines are developed with the Laboratory Manager approval. 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. Collects PI data, conducts analysis and documents progress. Maintains current policies and procedures in department and ensures completion of electronic documents according to established assignments and timelines. Demonstrates fiscal responsibility.Bachelor's degree in a chemical, physical or biological science or medical technology from an accredited institution. ASCP or AMT certification required. Education, experience and ASCP/AMT certification must be maintained within the specific discipline of the department in which one is applying. Three (3) years experience required for Transplant Immunology Laboratory.
Qualifications:
BLD - Bachelor's Level Degree: Medical Technology (Required), BLD - Bachelor's Level Degree (Required)AMT Medical Technologist (MT) - Certification - American Medical Technologists (AMT), Certified Histocompatibility Associate (CHA) - Certification - American Society for Histocompatibility & Immunogenetics (ASHI), Certified Histocompatibility Specialist (CHS) - Certification - American Society for Histocompatibility & Immunogenetics (ASHI), Cytologist (CT) - Certification - American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP), Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) - Certification - American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP), Medical Technologist (MT) - Certification - American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP), Technologist in Chemistry (C) - Certification - American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP), Technologist in Cytogenetics (CG) - Certification - American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP), Technologist in Hematology (H) - Certification - American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP), Technologist in Microbiology (M) - Certification - American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP), Technologist in Molecular Biology (MB) - Certification - American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP)Laboratory TechnologistSkills
Communication, Critical Thinking, Monitoring, Service Orientation, Technology/Computer, Time ManagementSentara Healthcare 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.
Per Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA), some clinical environments require proof of education; these regulations are posted at for further information. In an effort to expedite this verification requirement, we encourage you to upload your diploma or transcript at time of application.
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