• Medical Lab Scientist Transfusion Services

    Novant Health (Winston Salem, NC)


    What We Offer

     

    Department: Transfusion Medicine ServicesSchedule: Full-Time | Monday–Friday | 7:30a - 4:00p

     

    • 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.

    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.

     

    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

     

    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. If graduated before 1987, two-year certification is recognized as MT. If graduated before 1987, two-year certification is recognized as MT.

     

    Experience: Medical Laboratory Scientist: Four years of relevant Laboratory experience, preferred. Minimum three years of experience as laboratory scientist including two years with moderate complexity testing, OR Minimum two years of experience with oversight of point of care testing, required.

     

    Licensure/Certification: Scientist Cert from ASCP or AMT (BB, C, H, MT/MLS, M, MB), required.

    Additional Skills/Requirements (required):

    Clinical Laboratory:

    + 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.

    + Point of Care:

    + Knowledge of current medical terminology to perform full range of laboratory tasks. 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.

    + Proficient in Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint as well as Adobe. Possesses knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.

    + Additional Skills/Requirements (preferred: Specialist certifications from accreditation agencies.

     

    Ready to Make a Difference?

     

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

     

    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

     

    130623