Medical Technologist III

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

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-On Bonus

Relocation Incentive

Job summary

A leading health services provider in the community seeks a Medical Laboratory Scientist III in Raleigh, North Carolina. In this role, you will perform routine and specialized laboratory tests essential for disease diagnosis and treatment. You will assess patient results, ensure adherence to quality control procedures, and provide training to new employees. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology or Life Sciences and 3 years of clinical testing experience. A sign-on bonus or relocation incentive may be available.

Qualifications

• 3 years of clinical experience in moderate and high complexity testing required.
• 2 years of leadership experience preferred.
• Must hold relevant certifications from recognized agencies.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and specialized laboratory tests for diagnosis and treatment.
• Train new employees and mentor less experienced staff.
• Oversee quality control and departmental proficiency testing.
• Organize and review departmental procedure manuals and technical resources.

Skills

Technical expertise in laboratory testing

Independent judgment in evaluating results

Quality control procedures proficiency

Training skills for new employees

Education

Bachelor's Degree Medical Technology

Bachelor's Degree Life Science

Bachelor's Degree Clinical Laboratory Science

Bachelor's Degree 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.

Highlights

Sign‑On Bonus or Relocation Incentive available for select positions.

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

Equal Opportunity Employer.

Licensure

• American Society for Clinical Pathology Required – Or National Credentialing Agency for Laboratory Personnel Certification Required

Education

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

Experience

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