Medical Lab Scientist BB

What We Offer

Location: Winston-Salem, NC, Forsyth Med. Ctr.
Department: Transfusion Medicine Services
Schedule: Per Diem (PRN)

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.

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.
• A supportive and collaborative work environment.
• A commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

What You'll Do

• 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.

Education

Education: 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.

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.
• MDT(AMT) or SCYM(ASCP), required for additional specialist certifications.

Additional Skills

• 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.
• Specialist certifications from accreditation agencies preferred.