Clinical Laboratory Assistant
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City/State Norfolk, VAOverviewWork Shift Third (Nights) (United States of America)Sentara Leigh Hospital is seeking a Clinical Lab Assistant!Clinical Laboratory Assistant Sentara Leigh Hospital - Norfolk, VA ~Full Time & Night Shift~ 10:00pm-6:30am, rotating weekends 40 hours/week Job requirements:

• High School diploma or Equivalent
• 1 year healthcare or lab experience preferred

Job Description:

• Provides point of entry for all specimens coming into the laboratory.
• Supports technical areas of the laboratory.
• Labels, processes, and distributes patient specimens for testing; responsible for registration and test data entry.
• Monitors supply levels in specimen processing area.
• Operates and maintains laboratory equipment; responsible for both internal and external customer inquiry and problem resolution.
• Frequent interaction with hospitals, nursing facilities, and physician office staff.

Sentara Leigh Hospital is a Magnet Status , 250-bed facility featuring all patient-friendly private rooms and specializing in orthopedic, gynecological and urological services. Sentara Leigh offers a contemporary care environment for general medical/surgical and ambulatory services and is home to the orthopedic hospital, which has 48 beds dedicated to specialized orthopedic care. The hospital offers a full-service Emergency Room with a dedicated observation unit, Critical Care, GI, and Oncology services. It also encompasses a Family Maternity Center.Click here to learn more about Sentara Leigh hospital! WHO SENTARA IS Sentara Healthis 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.We welcome you to be a part of an excellent healthcare organization that cares about our People, Quality, Patient Safety, Service, and Integrity. Join a team that has a mission to improve health every day and a vision to be the healthcare choice of the communities that we serve!Chat with our Laboratory Services recruiters every Wednesday from 1PM-2PM EST. Click this link to be register for the virtual chat: keyword: laboratory services; cla, clinical lab, #Monster, Talroo-Allied Health,Job SummaryProvides point of entry for all specimens coming into the laboratory. Supports technical areas of the laboratory. Labels, processes, and distributes patient specimens for testing; responsible for registration and test data entry. Monitors supply levels in specimen processing area. Operates and maintains laboratory equipment; responsible for both internal and external customer inquiry and problem resolution. Frequent interaction with hospitals, nursing facilities, and physician office staff.1 year healthcare experience preferredQualifications:HS - High School Grad or Equivalent (Required)HealthcareSkillsActive Listening, Communication, Reading Comprehension, Service Orientation, Speaking, Typing Speed 30+ WPM, WritingSentara 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.