Medical Laboratory Scientist

Signing Bonus and Relocation Eligible for Qualified Candidates!

Novant’s Remarkable Medical Laboratory Scientist is responsible for performing all laboratory procedures, including quality control, specimen collection, processing, testing, and reporting of laboratory results. The Laboratory Scientist will also assist in the evaluation of new or modified techniques when required. They will advise and assist in the orientation and training of other personnel on equipment and software as necessary. The Lab Scientist aid patients in the areas of diagnostics, treatment, and ongoing WellCare and maintenance.

Full-time, part-time and PRN positions available in the areas of clinical laboratory, microbiology and transfusion services.

Responsibilities:

• Performs processes associated with analytical testing of patient samples, quality control testing to assure accuracy of patient testing and equipment maintenance and troubleshooting
• Maintains required documentation for all lab procedures, processes requisitions for testing, prepares and distributes reports
• Employees must possess sufficient motor skill and manual dexterity to obtain and manipulate specimens in a manner that does not endanger themselves and others when working with combative patients
• Must be able to maneuver in patient rooms around patient to stabilize the patient’s arm and vein without causing serious injury to the patient and employee

Why work at Novant Health?

• LeapFrog Grade “A” Rating
• Growth opportunities within the organization
• Novant Health is recognized as one of the Best Places to Work for Disability Inclusion, Forbes Best Employers for Women in 2020, Leaders in LGBTQ Healthcare Equality & 50 Best Places for Women and Managers of Diverse Backgrounds to Work

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Let Novant Health be the destination for your professional growth!

At Novant Health, one of our core values is diversity and inclusion. By engaging the strengths and talents of each team member, we ensure a strong organization capable of providing remarkable healthcare to our patients, families, and communities. Therefore, we invite applicants from all group dynamics to apply to our exciting career opportunities.

• Education:  Baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university in medical technology, clinical laboratory science, or chemical, physical, or biological science or equivalent required.  Successful completion of a NAACLS accredited Medical Technology or MT program preferred.
• Experience: One year experience as laboratory tech. (Clinical internships of 12 months duration meet this requirement) preferred.
• Licensure/certification/registration: Technologist/Scientist Certification from ASCP (BB, C, H, MT/MLS, M, MB) or AMT - MT required.  MT/MLS preferred. ** All individuals certified ASCP beginning January 1, 2004 must participate and maintain ASCP Board of Certification (BOC) through the Certification Maintenance Program (CMP). All individuals who are certified AMT beginning January 1, 2006 must participate and maintain AMT Certification Continuation Program (CCP) required.
• Additional skills required: New graduates must obtain certification within 12months of hire. Failure to do so will result in termination of employment. All individuals who are newly certified ASCP beginning January 1, 2004 must participate and maintain ASCP Board of Certification (BOC) through the Certification Maintenance Program (CMP). All individuals who are newly certified AMT beginning January 1, 2006 must participate and maintain MT Certification Continuation Program (CCP).Knowledge of current medical terminology to perform full range of laboratory tests. Knowledge of laboratory equipment and testing to perform quality control checks and troubleshooting of instrumentation. Knowledge of medical terminology to communicate with medical staff regarding laboratory procedures and results. Skill in performing a full range of laboratory tests. Skill in anticipating and reacting calmly to emergency situations. Skill in developing and maintaining department quality assurance. Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with patients, medical staff, hospital staff and the public. Ability to read and understand information about instrumentation in laboratory field. Ability to follow written protocols. Ability to work independently. Ability to communicate clearly.

It is the responsibility of every Novant Health team member to deliver the most remarkable patient experience in every dimension, every time.

• Our team members are part of an environment that fosters team work, team member engagement and community involvement.
• The successful team member has a commitment to leveraging diversity and inclusion in support of quality care.
• All Novant Health team members are responsible for fostering a safe patient environment driven by the principles of "First Do No Harm".