Senior Laboratory Technologist- Education

City/State

Norfolk, VA

Overview

Work Shift

First (Days) (United States of America)

Sentara Health is hiring an experienced Sr. Laboratory Technologist to work full days in the Education department.

Generous Sign on Bonus up to $20,000 for qualified candidates!

Job responsibility is to understand laboratory tests and interpret test results using scientific knowledge of the principles of the test procedures and disease processes. Works together with management team to develop and execute a formal laboratory training program. Provides leadership in planning, delivering, and evaluating the orientation, training and continuing education for staff and students. Serves as a champion in advancing patient safety initiatives and a role model for Lab Services. Assists with the coordination of educational classes and in-services to obtain knowledge and stay current on topics impacting Lab Services. Ensures that all competencies reflect current regulatory standards. Follows up with the development and revisions of policies, procedures, and job aids. This position has flexible hours to support staff on all shifts and schedules

Required Qualifications:

- Bachelor’s degree Medical Laboratory Science or in chemical, physical or bio logical science

- ASCP or AMT certification

- 3 years of laboratory experience in Cytology, Histology, Cytogenetics, or Molecular

WHO SENTARA IS

Sentara Healthcare is a Virginia and Northeastern North Carolina based not-for-profit integrated healthcare provider that has been in business for over 131 years. Offering more than 500 sites of 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 Report has 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 certifi