Molecular Technologist I

City / State

Norfolk, VA

Work Shift

First (Days)

Overview :

Sentara Norfolk General Hospital in Norfolk, VA is hiring a Molecular Diagnostic Scientist tech to work full-time day shifts (0730-1600) in Molecular Diagnostics.

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

As a Molecular Technologist duties are to preform molecular microbiology and molecular pathology based laboratory tests; utilizes critical thinking skills to interpret complex test results; documents and reports test results; maintains equipment, instruments, and tools. Understands the molecular laboratory workflow and contamination risks. Communicates clearly with pathologists and physicians. Demonstrates fiscal responsibility with regard to reagent and consumable usage. Strong time management skills are necessary to effectively complete workload

Education

Bachelor's in medical technology or Biology / Chemical / Physical Science

Certification / Licensure

ASCP, AMT, or AAB certification

Eligible for certification

Must obtain Molecular certification in 1 year

keyword : MLS, medical laboratory scientist, MT, CLS, Clinical lab Specialist, Talroo-Allied Health , Laboratory Services, Molecular Technologist, MB

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

Here at Sentara, we are committed to consistently enhancing our training, advancement tracks, work-life benefits, and more. Our goal is to make you feel more excited to be here every day!

Sentara Norfolk General Hospital , located in Norfolk, VA, is a 525-bed tertiary care facility that is home to the only Level I Adult Trauma Center and burn trauma unit in Hampton Roads, and also serves as the primary teaching hospital for Eastern Virginia Medical School.

In addition to the high-quality heart program at Sentara Heart Hospital, our facility is home to Nightingale Regional Air Ambulance and several other dedicated facilities and specialized services. As a recognized accredited Comprehensive Stroke Center, and Magnet hospital for nursing excellence, our hospital specializes in heart and vascular, neurosciences, neurosurgery, urology, oncology, spine care, advanced imaging, behavioral health, maternity, and women's health, including a state-of-the-art neonatal intensive care unit.

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.