What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Technologist position at Sentara?
City/State
Hampton, VAOverview
Work Shift
First (Days) (United States of America)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) - Other/National, ASCP Cytologist (CT) - Other/National, ASCP Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) - Other/National, ASCP Medical Technologist (MT) - Other/National, ASCP Technologist in Chemistry (C) - Other/National, ASCP Technologist in Cytogenetics (CG) - Other/National, ASCP Technologist in Hematology (H) - Other/National, ASCP Technologist in Microbiology (M) - Other/National, ASCP Technologist in Molecular Biology (MB) - Other/National, Certified Histocompatibility Specialist (CHS) - Other/National, Certified Histocompatibility Technologist (CHT) - Other/NationalLaboratory 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.
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