Sentara Healthcare

Senior Medical Laboratory Scientist

South Boston, VA Full time

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.