Medical Lab Scientist II- Core Lab Generalist

Novant Health; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Novant Health in Kentucky is seeking a dedicated laboratory team member to perform waived through highly complex testing on blood and body fluids, ensuring accuracy and regulatory compliance. You will help in instrument maintenance, quality control, and troubleshooting, while supporting a patient-centered care approach.

Education required includes a Bachelor's in Medical Technology or related field, with ASCP/AMT certification and relevant experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in medical technology or related science.
• ASCP or AMT certification required; MDT/BOC compliance may apply.
• 1 year experience as laboratory scientist in specialties (BB, Flow, Micro) preferred.
• Knowledge of medical terminology and lab instrumentation helpful.

Responsibilities

• Perform waived to highly complex lab testing on blood and body fluids with accuracy and compliance.
• Operate, calibrate, and troubleshoot laboratory instrumentation.
• Monitor QC, investigate discrepancies, and implement corrective actions.
• Process orders, document results, and prepare timely reports.
• Collaborate with physicians and care teams to support patient care.

Skills

Laboratory testing

Quality control

Instrumentation maintenance

Regulatory compliance

Training & mentoring

Safety protocols

Education

Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology or related field

Tools

ASCP/AMT certification roadmap

Job description

What We Offer

Team member is responsible for performing all laboratory procedures, including quality control, specimen collection, processing, testing, and reporting of lab results. Team member will also assist in the evaluation of new or modified techniques when required. They will advise and assist in the orientation and training of other personnel on equipment and software, as necessary. Depending on the assigned department they may also have a combination of responsibilities including key operator of specified instrumentation, supply orders and inventory, instrumentation maintenance and troubleshooting, management of vendor relationships, procedure writing assistance and/or oversight of an off shift.

Hours: Monday - Thursday from 4PM until 1:30 AM

What You\'ll Do

• Perform waived, moderate, and highly complex laboratory testing on blood and body fluid specimens while ensuring accuracy, quality, and regulatory compliance.




• Operate, maintain, calibrate, and troubleshoot laboratory instrumentation and equipment.




• Monitor quality control, investigate testing discrepancies, and implement corrective actions to ensure reliable patient results.




• Process laboratory orders, maintain accurate documentation, and prepare timely test reports.




• Collaborate with physicians, providers, and healthcare team members to support high-quality patient care.




• Participate in inventory management, process improvement initiatives, and implementation of new laboratory procedures.




• Support the education and training of students and new team members while maintaining ongoing professional development.




• Adhere to all safety, compliance, and accreditation standards, maintaining continuous survey readiness.




• Foster a culture of teamwork, service excellence, innovation, inclusion, and patient-centered care consistent with organizational values.

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.


• 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: 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 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.
  
  
  
  


• Additional Skills (preferred): Specialist certifications from accreditation agencies.

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.