Medical Laboratory Scientist
Overview
At WakeMed, our mission is to improve the health and well-being of our community-and we do it by delivering outstanding, compassionate care.
As a Medical Lab Scientist with WakeMed Urology, you'll play a vital role in supporting patient care by providing accurate, timely laboratory testing that helps guide diagnosis and treatment decisions. You'll work alongside a collaborative team of providers and healthcare professionals in a specialty practice that values quality, innovation, and exceptional patient experiences.
Who You Are
- You have a preferred 2 years of clinical laboratory experience and a strong understanding of laboratory operations, quality standards, and patient-focused care.
- You are highly detail-oriented and able to exercise independent judgment when evaluating, interpreting, and reporting laboratory results within established testing protocols.
- You are proficient in the use of laboratory instrumentation, diagnostic equipment, and computer systems, with the ability to troubleshoot and maintain workflow efficiency.
- You are committed to ongoing professional development, maintaining required competencies, and staying current with laboratory best practices.
- Experience performing moderate complexity testing, including urine microscopy and post-vasectomy sperm count analysis, is preferred.
What You'll Do
- Perform routine and specialized laboratory testing to support the diagnosis, treatment, and ongoing care of patients within the WakeMed Urology practice.
- Accurately evaluate, document, and report patient test results while utilizing sound clinical judgment and adhering to established laboratory procedures.
- Operate, maintain, and perform quality control on laboratory equipment, instruments, and systems to ensure reliable and accurate testing outcomes.
- Maintain laboratory readiness by supporting inventory management, equipment maintenance, regulatory compliance, and safe laboratory practices.
- Collaborate with providers and teammates while assisting with the training and onboarding of new employees and students, serving as a knowledgeable resource within the laboratory.
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 [click to reveal website link] .
EOE
Licensure
American Society for Clinical Pathology Preferred National Credentialing Agency for Laboratory Personnel Certification Preferred
Education
Associate's Degree Medical Laboratory Technology Required - Or Certificate Completed NAACLS accredited program and recognized by the ASCP Board as qualifying for the MLT Required
Experience
2 Years Clinical - Clinical Laboratory Preferred