Medical Laboratory Scientist- Full time- Night shift: JR-54211
Department and Name: Central Testing-SMJH Physical Location: Sentara Martha Jefferson Hospital Employment Status: Regular – Full-Time Shift: Third (Nights) Posted Date: June 21, 2024
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Award-winning: Sentara 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!
When you join Sentara in a clinical role, you become part of an interdisciplinary team that is passionate about quality care. Our diverse inpatient and outpatient settings offer the tools and technologies you need to do your best work. All while learning and growing within a culture that embraces opportunity.
Overview
Sentara Martha Jefferson is currently seeking a Medical Laboratory Scientist to join our team!
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 Charlottesville for 100+ years providing personalized care tailored to the needs of each patient
Free and convenient parking
Collaboration and shared governance
CMS 5-Star and Magnet designated hospital
Staff resiliency program and EAP
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
Responsibilities
Performs laboratory tests; interprets results; documents and reports results. Maintains department equipment, instruments, and tools. Bachelor’s degree in chemical, physical or biological science or Medical Laboratory Science from an accredited institution. ASCP or AMT certification required. Certification eligible applicants with American Society of Clinical Pathologist (ASCP) or American Medical Technologist (AMT) may be considered with proof of eligibility prior to date of employment. Certification for eligible employees shall be acquired within one year from date of hire. Certification must remain current for continued employment.
Qualifications
License/Certification
Certified Histocompatibility Associate (CHA) – Certification – American Society for Histocompatibility & Immunogenetics (ASHI)
Technologist in Chemistry (C) – Certification – American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP)
Technologist in Hematology (H) – Certification – American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP)
Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) – 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)
AMT Medical Technologist (MT) – Certification – American Medical Technologists (AMT)
Certified Histocompatibility Specialist (CHS) – Certification – American Society for Histocompatibility & Immunogenetics (ASHI)
Education
Bachelor’s Level Degree
Experience
Skills
Critical Thinking
Communication
Service Orientation
Technology/Computer
Sentara 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.