Medical Lab Scientist I Job Location US-NC-Charlotte Job Opening ID 27 Facility Ballantyne Medical Center Department Clinical Laboratory Work Schedule RN ANTS-Days (two weekend days, one weekday) Work Schedule Details Friday, Saturday, Sunday 07:00-19:30 Category Laboratory Job Status Full-Time Overview Team member is responsible for analytical evaluation of blood and body fluids, performing all laboratory procedures to include quality control, specimen collection, processing, analysis, and reporting of laboratory results. The team member must be able to make decisions and solve problems. The team member will assist in the evaluation of new/modified techniques when required. They will advise and assist in the orientation and training of other personnel on equipment and software, as necessary. 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. Qualifications Education: High School Diploma or GED, required. 4 Year / Bachelors Degree, required. Bachelors 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 tech. (Clinical internships of 12 months duration meet this requirement), preferred. Licensure/certification/registration: Scientist Cert from ASCP or AMT (BB, C, H, MT/MLS, M, MB), required. Additional skills required: New graduates and new hires 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. Responsibilities 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". Apply for this job online Email this job to a friend Share on your newsfeed Need help finding the right job? We can recommend jobs specifically for you! Click here to get started. Questions? View FAQs. Learn more about Novant Health
Novant Health is patient-focused and united by our mission, vision, values, and promise. We exist to improve the health of communities, one person at a time. Our vision is that we will deliver the most remarkable patient experience, in every dimension, every time. Novant Health is defined by our core values of compassion, diversity inclusion, personal excellence, teamwork and courage.
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About Novant Health
Novant Health is a not-for-profit integrated system of 16 medical centers and more than 2,300 physicians in nearly 700 locations, as well as numerous outpatient surgery centers, medical plazas, rehabilitation programs, diagnostic imaging centers and community health outreach programs. Novant Health's over 36,000 team members and physician partners care for residents in more than 30 counties and communities in North Carolina, South Carolina and Georgia.
Its largest facilities include the 920-bed Forsyth Medical Center in Winston-Salem, North Carolina and the 600-bed Presbyterian Medical Center in Charlotte, North Carolina. It also operates over 600 physician clinics, outpatient surgery, and diagnostic imaging centers. Additionally, Novant is home to nursing homes, rehabilitation and community outreach programs, and philanthropic foundations.
Headquartered in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, Novant Health is committed to making healthcare remarkable for patients and communities, serving more than 5 million patients annually.
