Medical Lab Scientist

Medical Lab Scientist I

Location: Ballantyne Medical Center

Department: Clinical Laboratory
Schedule: Full-Time |

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 IV, you'll be at the forefront of this mission, leading complex analyses and ensuring the highest quality standards.

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:

• Bachelors 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.

Ready to Make a Difference?

Join Novant Health's innovative approach to healthcare, a team where your expertise and leadership can change lives.

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.

• Education: High School Diploma or GED, required. 4 Year / Bachelors Degree, required. Baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university in medical technology, clinical laboratory science, or chemical, physical, or biological science or equivalent. Successful completion of a NAACLS accredited Medical Technology or MT program Preferred.
  • If graduated before 1987, two-year certification is recognized as MT
    
• Experience: One year experience as laboratory scientist for specialty areas (BB, Flow, and Micro). (Clinical internships of 12 months duration meet this requirement), preferred. Three years of experience for Core Sciences areas of the laboratory, preferred.
• Licensure/Certification/Registration: Scientist Cert from ASCP or AMT (BB, C, H, MT/MLS, M, MB), required. Acceptable for Flow Cytometry only (if team member holds no other scientist certification): MDT(AMT) or SCYM(ASCP), required.
• Additional Skills Required:
  • New graduates must obtain certification within 12-months 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 AMT Certification Continuation Program (CCP).
  • Knowledge of current medical terminology to perform full range of laboratory tests and communicate with medical staff regarding laboratory procedures and results.
  • Knowledge of laboratory equipment and testing to perform quality control checks and troubleshooting of instrumentation.
  • 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.
    
• Additional skills preferred: Specialist certifications from accreditation agencies.

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".