Medical Lab Scientist 1

What We Offer

Why Choose This Role

• Day-one medical, dental, and vision benefits for eligible positions
• Flexible scheduling and generous paid time off to support work-life balance
• Tuition support programs and career advancement opportunities, including specialty certifications
• Retirement match and competitive total rewards package
• Mental Health, well-being, telehealth, and therapy resources for you and your family

Location Details

• Location: 1000 Medical Center Dr Hardeeville, South Carolina 29927 
• Schedule: PRN
• Shift: Coverage as Needed | 12 HRS a week & 24 HRs a pay period  

What You'll Do

• Perform laboratory testing on blood and body fluid specimens.
• Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot laboratory equipment.
• Monitor quality control and ensure accurate, timely test results.
• Collaborate with healthcare teams to support efficient laboratory operations.

What We're Looking For

• Education:
  • 4 Year / Bachelors Degree, required. Baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university in medical technology, clinical laboratory science, or chemical, physical, or biological science or equivalent. Successful completion of a NAACLS accredited Medical Technology or MT program Preferred.
  • If graduated before 1987, two-year certification is recognized as MT
• Experience:
  • One year experience as laboratory scientist for specialty areas (BB, Flow, and Micro). (Clinical internships of 12 months duration meet this requirement), preferred.
• Licensure/Certification/Registration:
  • Scientist Cert from ASCP or AMT (BB, C, H, MT/MLS, M, MB), required.
• Additional Skills Required:
  • New graduates must obtain certification within 12-months of hire. Failure to do so will result in termination of employment.
  • All individuals who are newly certified ASCP beginning January 1, 2004, must participate and maintain ASCP Board of Certification (BOC) through the Certification Maintenance Program (CMP). All individuals who are newly certified AMT beginning January 1, 2006, must participate and maintain AMT Certification Continuation Program (CCP).
  • Knowledge of current medical terminology to perform full range of laboratory tests and communicate with medical staff regarding laboratory procedures and results.
  • Knowledge of laboratory equipment and testing to perform quality control checks and troubleshooting of instrumentation.
  • Skill in performing a full range of laboratory tests.
  • Skill in anticipating and reacting calmly to emergency situations.
  • Skill in developing and maintaining department quality assurance.
  • Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with patients, medical staff, hospital staff and the public.
  • Ability to read and understand information about instrumentation in laboratory field.
  • Ability to follow written protocols.
  • Ability to work independently.
  • Ability to communicate clearly.

Why Choose Novant Health?

At Novant Health, we believe remarkable care starts with compassion for our patients, our communities, and each other. We value belonging, courage, personal growth, and teamwork, creating a space where everyone is respected, supported, and safe to show up as their full selves.

Job Opening ID

153128