Molecular Diagnostics Scientist
Company: Sentara Health
Location: Norfolk
Posted on: April 17, 2024
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Job Description:
City/State
Norfolk, VA
Overview
Work Shift
First (Days) (United States of America)
Sentara Norfolk General Hospital in Norfolk, VA is hiring a
Molecular Diagnostic Scientist tech to work full-time day shifts
(0900-1730) in Molecular Diagnostics.
Job duty is to perform molecular microbiology and molecular
pathology based laboratory tests; utilize critical thinking skills
to interpret complex test results; document and report test
results; maintain 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.
Job requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in a chemical, physical or biological science
or medical technology
- ASCP or AMT certification; or be eligible for certification
- Molecular Biology certification specialty required within one
year of employment
Sign on bonus up to $20,000 for qualified candidates!
Join our team, where we are committed to quality and compassionate
care, along with employee growth and satisfaction!
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.
Click here to learn more about Sentara Norfolk General
Hospital!
WHO SENTARA IS
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 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!
Benefits : Sentara offers an attractive array of full-time benefits
to include Medical, Dental, Vision, Paid Time Off, Sick, Parental
and Caregiver Leave, Educational Assistance, Emergency Back-Up Care
and other family benefits, a 401k/403B with matching funds, 401a,
Performance Plus Bonus, Career Advancement Opportunities, Work
Perks, and more .
Our success is supported by a family-friendly culture that
encourages community involvement and creates unlimited
opportunities for development and growth.
Chat with our Laboratory Services recruiters every Wednesday from
1PM-2PM est.
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Job Summary
Performs 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.
Bachelor's degree in a chemical, physical or biological science or
medical technology from an accredited institution. Certified or
certification eligible as a Medical Laboratory Scientist or
Molecular Biology Technologist with American Society of Clinical
Pathologists (ASCP), or a Medical Technologist with American
Medical Technologists (AMT). Molecular Biology specialty required
within one year of employment. Proof of eligibility required prior
to date of employment. Certification for eligible employees must be
acquired within one year from date of hire. Certification must
remain current for continued employment.
Qualifications:
BLD - Bachelor's Level Degree (Required)
Technologist in Molecular Biology (MB) - Certification - American
Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP)
Skills
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. Associated topics: diet, disease, drug
discovery, histology, immunohematology, medical, microbiological,
pharmacometrics, therapy, transfection
Keywords: Sentara Health, Norfolk , Molecular Diagnostics Scientist, Other , Norfolk, Virginia
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