Clinical Lab Assistant

Overview:

Sentara Obici Hospital is hiring a Clinical Lab Assistant to work full‑time evenings (3:00 p–11:30 p) in the clinical laboratory. The role is the primary point of contact for specimen entry, labeling, processing, and distribution based on testing orders. The assistant monitors supply levels, operates and maintains laboratory equipment, and handles internal and external customer inquiries and problem resolution. Frequent interaction occurs with hospitals, nursing facilities, and physician office staff.

City/State: Suffolk, VA

Work Shift: Second (Evenings)

• High School Graduate or Equivalent
• 1 year healthcare experience preferred

No specific certification or licensure required.

• 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
• 401(k) / 403(b) with Employer Match
• Tuition Assistance – $5,250/year and discounted educational opportunities through Guild Education
• Student Debt Pay Down – $10,000
• Reimbursement for certifications and free access to CEUs and professional development
• Pet Insurance
• Legal Resources Plan
• Opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus based on system and eligibility criteria

Sentara Obici Hospital, a 175‑bed state‑of‑the‑art facility, is located on Godwin Boulevard in Suffolk, VA. It provides high‑quality, patient‑centered care and is recognized as an accredited Primary Stroke Center and Magnet hospital for nursing excellence. Specialties include orthopedic and spine, heart and vascular, advanced imaging, gynecological and comprehensive breast services, behavioral health, maternity, weight loss surgery, and a heartburn treatment center.

Sentara Health is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to diversity, inclusion, and belonging. We uphold an inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve. In support of our mission to “improve health every day,” this is a tobacco‑free environment.

For remote positions, 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.