Medical Lab Scientist - Core at Novant Health, Winston-Salem, NC
Medical Lab Scientist - Core at Novant Health in Winston-Salem, NC. Full-time. Est. up to $60k. Apply with swipeandhired.
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What We Offer
Elevate Your Lab Career at Novant Health!
Why Join Us?
At Novant Health, we're redefining healthcare by integrating advanced laboratory science into patient care. As a Medical Lab Scientist I, you'll be at the forefront of this mission, leading complex analyses and ensuring the highest quality standards.
What we're looking for:
- Bachelor’s degree in medical technology, Clinical Laboratory Science, or related field.
- Technologist/Scientist Certification from ASCP or AMT (BB, C, H, MT/MLS, M, MB).
- Minimum of five years of relevant laboratory experience preferred.
- Strong leadership skills and a commitment to patient-centered care.
What You'll get:
- Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
- Sign on bonus for eligible new hires
- Opportunities for professional growth and development.
- Supportive and collaborative work environment.
- Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Location: Winston Salem, NC – Forsyth Medical Lab
Department: Clinical Laboratory
Schedule: Full Time - Mon - Fri; 1p-10p
Ready to Make a Difference?
Join Novant Health's innovative approach to healthcare, a team where your expertise and leadership can change lives.
What You'll Do
Day in the life:
- Perform and oversee advanced laboratory procedures, including quality control, specimen processing, and result reporting.
- Lead technical problem-solving initiatives and mentor junior staff.
- Manage vendor relationships and contribute to procedure development.
- Ensure compliance with accreditation standards and safety regulations.
What We're Looking For
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Medical Technology, Clinical Laboratory Science, or a Chemical, Physical, or Biological Science required.
- If graduated prior to 1987, a two-year certification recognized as Medical Technologist (MT) will be accepted.
- Scientist certification through ASCP or AMT (BB, C, H, MT/MLS, M, MB) required.
- For Flow Cytometry positions only, acceptable certifications include MDT (AMT) or SCYM (ASCP) if no other scientist certification is held.
- New graduates must obtain certification within 12 months of hire.
- Individuals certified through ASCP on or after January 1, 2004, must maintain participation in the ASCP Board of Certification (BOC) Certification Maintenance Program (CMP).
- Individuals certified through AMT on or after January 1, 2006, must maintain participation in the AMT Certification Continuation Program (CCP).
- Knowledge of current medical terminology and laboratory testing procedures.
- Knowledge of laboratory instrumentation, quality control practices, and troubleshooting techniques.
- Ability to perform a full range of laboratory testing accurately and efficiently.
- Ability to respond calmly and effectively in emergency situations.
- Ability to develop and maintain quality assurance standards.
- Ability to interpret technical information and follow written protocols and procedures.
- Ability to work independently, prioritize responsibilities, and manage multiple tasks.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients, providers, team members, and the public.
Preferred Qualifications
- Successful completion of a NAACLS-accredited Medical Technology (MT) program.
- One year of laboratory scientist experience in a specialty area such as Blood Bank, Flow Cytometry, or Microbiology preferred. A 12-month clinical internship fulfills this requirement.
- Three years of laboratory scientist experience in Core Sciences preferred.
- Specialist certification(s) from a recognized accrediting agency preferred.
Why Choose Novant Health?
At Novant Health, we believe remarkable care starts with compassion for our patients, our communities, and each other. We value belonging, courage, personal growth, and teamwork, creating a space where everyone is respected, supported, and safe to show up as their full selves.
Job Opening ID
200252