Sr. Laboratory Technologist (Transfusion)

City/State Norfolk, VA Overview Work Shift Second (Evenings) (United States of America) Sentara Norfolk General Hospital is hiring a Senior Laboratory Technologist to work Full-Time, evenings in Transfusion Services. Candidates must have a bachelors degree, an ASCP or AMT certification, and have at least 2 years of experience. Sign on bonus up to $20,000 for qualified candidates! Sentara Norfolk General Hospital (SNGH), on the Eastern Virginia Medical Campus, is a large 525-bed medical center, which serves as the primary teaching institution for the adjacent Eastern Virginia Medical School (EVMS). Our partnership with EVMS combines the latest innovations in technology, research and clinical care, to offer you advanced diagnostic and therapeutic services. In fact, our Urology program, which is nationally ranked by U.S. News & World Report, is number 40 in the nation and supported by EVMS residents. Chat with our Laboratory Services recruiters every Wednesday from 1PM-2PM est. Click this link to be register for the virtual chat: https://bit.ly/3CbSXvV keyword: MLS, medical laboratory scientist, MT, CLS, Clinical lab Specialist, monster, Talroo-Allied Health , Laboratory Services, blood bank 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/National Laboratory Technologist Skills Communication, Critical Thinking, Monitoring, Service Orientation, Technology/Computer, Time Management Sentara 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. Per Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA), some clinical environments require proof of education; these regulations are posted at ecfr.gov for further information. In an effort to expedite this verification requirement, we encourage you to upload your diploma or transcript at time of application. In support of our mission “to improve health every day,” this is a tobacco-free environment. 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 hundreds of sites of care including 12 hospitals, PACE, 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!