Travel Medical Laboratory Scientist/Technician - Microbiology

Sentara
United States, Virginia, Norfolk
6015 Poplar Hall Drive (Show on map)
Nov 18, 2024
City/State Norfolk, VA Overview Work Shift First (Days) (United States of America) Sentara Norfolk General Hospital is hiring a Medical Laboratory Scientist/Technician to work a 14-week assignment in Microbiology! Temporary Full Time, 14-week assignment DAY shift: 5:00am-3:30pm; Every other weekend & holiday rotation $48.00/hr (MLS/MT) or $45.00/hr (MLT) ASCP or AMT certification required No benefits Job Description: Performs laboratory tests; interprets results; documents and reports results. Maintains department equipment, instruments, and tools. Job Requirements: AMT Medical Technologist (MT/MLT) or ASCP Technologist (MLS) Medical Laboratory Scientist: Bachelor's Degree Medical Laboratory Technician: Associate's Degree Previous microbiology culture reading experience 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. Join our team, where we are committed to quality and compassionate care, along with employee growth and satisfaction! 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 Keywords: MLS, medical laboratory scientist, AMT, ASCP, Medical Lab Technician, Medical Lab Technologist, Micro, Microbiology, MT, MLT, CLS, Clinical lab Specialist, Temporary, Temp, Travel, Contract, Monster, Talroo-Allied Health , Laboratory Services, #labtravel, #LI-MW1 Job Summary Performs laboratory tests; interprets results; documents and reports results. Maintains department equipment, instruments, and tools. Bachelor's degree in chemical, physical or biological science or Medical Laboratory Science from an accredited institution. ASCP or AMT certification required. Certification eligible applicants with American Society of Clinical Pathologist (ASCP) or American Medical Technologist (AMT) may be considered with proof of eligibility prior to date of employment. Certification for eligible employees shall be acquired within one year from date of hire. Certification must remain current for continued employment. Qualifications: BLD - Bachelor's Level Degree (Required) AMT Medical Technologist (MT) - Certification - American Medical Technologists (AMT), Certified Histocompatibility Associate (CHA) - Certification - American Society for Histocompatibility & Immunogenetics (ASHI), Certified Histocompatibility Specialist (CHS) - Certification - American Society for Histocompatibility & Immunogenetics (ASHI), Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) - Certification - American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP), Technologist in Chemistry (C) - Certification - American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP), Technologist in Hematology (H) - Certification - American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP), Technologist in Microbiology (M) - Certification - American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP), Technologist in Molecular Biology (MB) - Certification - American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) Skills Communication, Critical Thinking, Service Orientation, Technology/Computer 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.