WakeMed

Not-for-profit health system with hospitals

Medical Technologist 2

Diagnostics & Laboratory ProfessionalsPosted on Nov 12

Full-timeRaleigh, NC, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

An Associate's Degree in Medical Technology or an Associate's Degree in Medical Laboratory Technology is required.
Two years of clinical laboratory experience with moderate- and high-complexity testing is preferred.
American Society for Clinical Pathology credentialing is preferred.
National Credentialing Agency for Laboratory Personnel certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform routine and specialized laboratory tests and other procedures used in diagnosing and treating diseases.
Use laboratory equipment, instruments, and computer systems.
Evaluate and report patient results using independent judgment within established testing methods.
Maintain current knowledge and skills and apply them appropriately.
Maintain age-specific and other required competencies.
Perform quality control procedures and contribute to maintaining the laboratory, equipment, and supplies.
Assist in developing and implementing new procedures and instrumentation.
May take responsibility for laboratory projects or functions, including performance improvement, safety, quality control, regulatory matters, administration, staff development, and laboratory or hospital computer systems and PC applications.
Train new employees or students in the theoretical and operational aspects of procedures and evaluate their work.
Serve as a resource for less experienced coworkers.
Work independently and as part of a team with general supervision and periodic review by supervisory staff.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Desired Qualifications

A Bachelor's Degree in Clinical Laboratory Science is preferred.

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

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 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

About the Company

WakeMed

Not-for-profit health system with hospitals

WakeMed Health & Hospitals runs a private, not-for-profit health care system in Raleigh, North Carolina, with hospitals, outpatient centers, and home health services. It provides inpatient and outpatient medical care across facilities, supported by specialized units and care teams that coordinate from emergency care to rehabilitation and at-home services. The system stands out for its large, integrated network and nationally accredited Chest Pain and Stroke Centers, a high-volume heart program, and extensive women’s and children’s services and outpatient clinics. Its goal is to deliver high-quality, accessible health care for Wake County and beyond within a not-for-profit mission.

Company size: 5,001-10,000
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Raleigh, NC
Founded: 2010

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