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Sentara

Medical Laboratory Technician

Virginia Beach, VA

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Seniority
Mid level
Stated salary
$20,000 per year
Country
US
Work mode
On-site / unstated
First seen by hirly
13 Oct 2026

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City/State

Virginia Beach, VA

Work Shift

Multiple shifts available

Overview:

  • Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) at Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital | Virginia Beach, VA
  • Full-Time | Day Shift (6:30 AM – 3:00 PM)

Sign-On Bonus

Up to $20,000 sign-on bonus available for qualified candidates!

Join Our Team

Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital is seeking a skilled and dedicated Medical Laboratory Laboratory (MLT) to join our Clinical Laboratory team. This full-time day shift position offers an opportunity to work in a collaborative healthcare environment where laboratory professionals play a critical role in delivering high-quality patient care.

Position Summary

As a Medical Laboratory Scientist, you will performs laboratory tests; interprets test results; documents and reports test results; maintains equipment, instruments, and tools.

Responsibilities

  • Perform routine and complex laboratory testing procedures.
  • Analyze and interpret laboratory data and test results.
  • Accurately document and report test findings.
  • Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot laboratory equipment and instrumentation.
  • Follow quality assurance, quality control, and safety protocols.
  • Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and healthcare professionals to support patient care.
  • Maintain compliance with regulatory and accreditation standards.

Qualifications

Education

  • Associates degree
  • Certificate

Certification/Licensure

  • ASCP or AMT certification
  • ASCP or AMT certification eligible

Why Join Sentara?

  • Up to $20,000 sign-on bonus for qualified candidates
  • Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package
  • Career growth and professional development opportunities
  • Supportive team-oriented culture
  • Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on patient care every day

Apply Today

Take the next step in your laboratory career and join Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital, where innovation, excellence, and compassionate care come together.

Keywords: MLS, Medical Laboratory Scientist, MT, Technologist, Laboratory Technician, MLT, Clinical Laboratory, Laboratory Services, Talroo-Allied Health, Medical Technology, ASCP, AMT, AAB Certification, Healthcare Laboratory Jobs, Virginia Beach Jobs.

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We provide market-competitive compensation packages, inclusive of base pay, incentives, and benefits. The base pay range for full-time employment is $28.70 - $43.17 hourly. Additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, on-call pay, overtime, shift premiums, extra-shift incentives, or bonus opportunities. Compensation within the range may vary based on qualifications, experience, location, market conditions, and business needs.

Sentara offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance; 401(k)/403(b) with employer match; paid time off (vacation, sick time, and holidays); paid parental and military leave; educational assistance or student loan repayment; and voluntary benefits.

  • Benefits: Caring For Your Family and Your Career

Medical, Dental, Vision plans

Adoption, Fertility and Surrogacy Reimbursement up to $10,000

Paid Time Off and Sick Leave

Paid Parental & Family Caregiver Leave

Emergency Backup Care

Long-Term, Short-Term Disability, and Critical Illness plans

Life Insurance

401k/403B with Employer Match

Tuition Assistance – $5,250/year and discounted educational opportunities through Guild Education

Student Debt Pay Down – $10,000

  • Pet Insurance
  • Legal Resources Plan
  • Colleagues have the opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus if established system and employee eligibility criteria is met.

Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital , located in Virginia Beach, VA, is home to the region’s only Level III Trauma Center. Our 273-bed facility has a long history of commitment to our communities of Virginia Beach, Eastern Shore, and Northeastern North Carolina, offering specialized tertiary services as well as many advanced clinical services. We are located just 15 minutes from VA Beach Town Center and just a few minutes to the Oceanfront.

As a recognized accredited Primary Stroke Center, and Magnet hospital for nursing excellence, our hospital specializes in heart, vascular, neuroscience, neurosurgery, orthopedics and spine care, cancer care, advanced imaging, and behavioral health.

Sentara Health is an equal opportunity employer and 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.

In support of our mission “to improve health every day,” this is a tobacco-free environment.

For positions that are available as remote work, Sentara Health employs associates in the following states:

Alabama, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Kansas, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Minnesota, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.

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