Overview
The Medical Laboratory Scientist III provides technical guidance and administrative oversight for systemwide Point of Care testing (POCT) operations. Develop, implement, and maintain training and competency assessments for waived and non-waived POCT end users and testing personnel. Maintain effective communication to include Pathology leadership, Providers, Nursing leadership, Respiratory Therapists, and nursing staff. Oversee regulatory compliance, maintain high-quality testing, and support timely diagnosis and patient care. Travel to offsite locations such as hospitals, healthplexes and clinics for audits, training, competency assessments, and workflow improvement. Coordinate with laboratory management, quality departments, vendors, and informatics.
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