Medical Technologist III

WakeMed Health & Hospitals; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-On Bonus or Relocation Incentive available

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Raleigh, North Carolina, is seeking a Medical Laboratory Scientist III. This role involves performing specialized laboratory tests to aid disease diagnosis and treatment. Candidates should possess a Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field and clinical laboratory experience, particularly in moderate and high complexity testing. Join a dedicated team focused on improving community health since 1961, with opportunities for leadership and mentorship.

Qualifications

• American Society for Clinical Pathology certification required.
• 3 years clinical laboratory experience with moderate and high complexity testing.
• 2 years of leadership experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and specialized laboratory tests.
• Evaluate and report patient results with independent judgment.
• Train new employees in procedures and protocols.

Skills

Clinical Laboratory Testing

Quality Control Procedures

Leadership

Technical Expertise

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Medical Technology

Bachelor's Degree in Life Science

Bachelor's Degree in Clinical Laboratory Science

Bachelor's Degree in Anthropology

Job description

Overview

The Medical Laboratory Scientist III 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. Performs quality control procedures and contributes to the maintenance of the laboratory, equipment, and supplies. Takes a lead role in the development and implementation of new procedures, instrumentation, and computer functionality. Assumes responsibility for one or more major on-going laboratory projects or functions such as performance improvement, safety, instrumentation, quality control, regulatory, administrative, staff development, or computer systems. Serves as a resource in area of responsibility. Performs testing that requires specialized knowledge within a discipline and/or crosses disciplines as a technical expert. Trains new employees in the theoretical and operational aspects of procedures and serves as a resource for less experienced staff. Assists supervisor in the review of laboratory reports, procedures, and quality control. Helps oversee and assure complete documentation of employee training, annual competency testing, and procedure manual reviews. As a technical expert, serves as a resource and mentor to staff and ensures that technical requirements for regulatory agencies are met. Oversees departmental proficiency testing. Assumes major responsibility for organizing, updating and reviewing departmental procedure manuals and technical resources.

Department Description

Highlights:

• Sign-On Bonus or Relocation Incentive available for select positions

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 Required - Or National Credentialing Agency for Laboratory Personnel Certification Required

Education

Bachelor's Degree Medical Technology Required - Or Bachelor's Degree Life Science Required - Or Bachelor's Degree Clinical Laboratory Science Required - Or Bachelor's Degree Anthropology Required

Experience

3 Years Clinical - Clinical Laboratory - Moderate and High Complexity Testing Required 2 Years Leadership Preferred