Medical Technologist II

WakeMed Health & Hospitals; Garner (NC); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

WakeMed Health & Hospitals in Garner, North Carolina, seeks a Laboratory Technician to perform routine and specialized tests essential for disease diagnosis and treatment. This role requires maintaining competencies, training new staff, and ensuring quality control. The ideal candidate will have at least an Associate's Degree in Medical Technology and two years of clinical laboratory experience in moderate and high complexity testing. Join us in our mission to provide compassionate care to the community.

Qualifications

• 2 years of clinical laboratory experience in moderate and high complexity testing preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain lab equipment and supplies.
• Preferred certification by the American Society for Clinical Pathology.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and specialized laboratory tests.
• Evaluate and report patient results with independent judgment.
• Train new employees and students on lab procedures.

Skills

Routine laboratory tests

Quality control procedures

Patient result evaluation

Team collaboration

Operational training

Education

Associate's Degree in Medical Technology

Bachelor's Degree in Clinical Laboratory Science

Job description

Overview

Performs routine and specialized laboratory tests and other procedures for use in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases. Utilizes requisite equipment, instruments, and computer systems. Evaluates and reports patient results using considerable independent judgment within the scope of established testing methods. Updates knowledge, skills and applies appropriately. Maintains age‑specific and other required competencies. Performs quality control procedures and contributes to the maintenance of the laboratory, equipment, and supplies. Assists in the development and implementation of new procedures, instrumentation, etc. May assume responsibility for one or more laboratory projects or functions—i.e. PI, safety, quality control, regulatory, administrative, staff development, computer (LIS, HIS, hospital intranet, PC applications), etc. Trains new employees and/or students in the theoretical and operational aspects of procedures and evaluates their work. Acts as a resource for less experienced co‑workers. Performs other duties as assigned. Works both independently and as part of a team with general supervision/periodic review by supervisory staff.

Department Description

Serving the community since 1961, WakeMed Health & Hospitals is the leading provider of health services in Wake County. With a mission to improve the health and well‑being of our community, we are committed to providing outstanding and compassionate care. For more information, visit www.wakemed.org.

EOE

Licensure

American Society for Clinical Pathology Preferred National Credentialing Agency for Laboratory Personnel Certification Preferred

Education

Associate's Degree Medical Technology Required - Or Associate's Degree Medical Laboratory Technology Required Bachelor's Degree Clinical Laboratory Science Preferred

Experience

2 Years Clinical - Clinical Laboratory - Moderate and High Complexity Testing Preferred