Cytogenetic Laboratory Scientist

City/State
Virginia Beach, VA

Overview

Work Shift
First (Days) (United States of America)

Sentara Norfolk General Hospital in Norfolk, VA is hiring a Cytogenetic Laboratory Scientist to work full-time day shifts in Cytogenetics Lab. This position is on-site at Sentara Norfolk General Hospital in Norfolk, VA.

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

Job Responsibilities:

• Performs laboratory tests; interprets test results; documents and reports test results; maintains equipment, instruments, and tools. Requires critical thinking skills. Demonstrates general knowledge of chromosome disorders.

Job Requirements:

• Certified or certification eligible as a Cytogenetics Technologist with the American Society of Clinical Pathologists (ASCP) required. Proof of eligibility required prior to date of employment. Certification for eligible employees shall be acquired within one year of eligibility.

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.

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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.

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Job Summary

Performs laboratory tests; interprets test results; documents and reports test results; maintains equipment, instruments, and tools. Requires critical thinking skills. Demonstrates general knowledge of chromosome disorders.

Certified or certification eligible as a Cytogenetics Technologist with the American Society of Clinical Pathologists (ASCP) required. Proof of eligibility required prior to date of employment. Certification for eligible employees shall be acquired within one year of eligibility.

Qualifications:

BLD - Bachelor's Level Degree: Biology (Required), BLD - Bachelor's Level Degree: Medical Technology (Required), CER - Certificate (Required)

Technologist in Cytogenetics (CG) - Certification - American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP)

Skills

Communication, Critical Thinking, 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.

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