Good Pay, nothing else - IT Help Desk Sentara Health Employee Review

1.0
26 Aug 2011
Recommend
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Pros

The only good thing about working for Sentara was the monetary compensation. That is the only good think I can say.

Cons

Sentara is a horrible organization to work for unless you need money really badly. I came into Sentara from one of the hospitals they bought out, and immediately they were talking about getting rid of me because my vast range of IT knowledge did not fit into there little world. Although they did keep me I was immediately put into a cube farm and it went downhill from there. Most of the staff in the Help Desk are extremely uneducated which just dragged the overall performance way down.

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5.0
17 May 2026
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Pros

Flexible schedule-choose your own schedule Excellent teamwork and coworkers Benefits-Sentara owns their insurance company :) Easy to transition into a different role with additional training or knowing someone in the hospital

Cons

Low pay compared to other companies for the same position

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Sentara Health Response
1mo
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your positive experience! We're thrilled to hear that the flexible schedule and benefits made a difference for you. At Sentara Health, we strive to stay competitive with pay and bonuses. Your feedback motivates us to continue improving and supporting our employees' success.
3.0
6 Apr 2026
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Pros

Cytotechnologists here are compensated more competitively than at other hospitals in the area. The organization offers excellent benefits, including generous PTO, sick time, and maternity leave. Depending on your role within the department, there may also be opportunities to support other Sentara hospitals, providing additional variety and experience. Additionally, the cytotechnologists in the department are wonderful colleagues and a pleasure to work with.

Cons

The management within the Cytology department is highly disappointing. While the initial hiring experience is positive, the treatment by management tends to change quickly afterward. There appears to be noticeable favoritism, which contributes to a challenging work environment. Additionally, cytotechnologists often feel limited in their ability to seek other opportunities due to the specialized nature of the field and the lack of local job options, leading many to remain in the position despite ongoing dissatisfaction. There is a lack of transparency, with staff often left unaware of important happenings within the pathology, histology, and cytology department.

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Sentara Health Response
3mo
Thank you for sharing your honest feedback. It's great to hear the competitive pay and benefits made a difference for you. Your concerns about employee feedback are important to us. We take all feedback seriously and are committed to making improvements where needed. If you’re open to it, we’d greatly appreciate the opportunity to discuss your experience further. Please reach out to hrsolutions@sentara.com . Your insights help us create a better workplace for everyone.
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