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Novant Health
Medical Lab Scientist I
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A Medical Laboratory Scientist specializes in collecting and analyzing body fluids using complex chemical and microscopic tests. Workplaces include clinical laboratories at hospitals, references labs, biotech labs and non-clinical industrial labs.
$61,780 / year median in South Carolina
+27% projected growth
Job Description
What We Offer Why Bluffton? Located in South Carolina's beautiful Lowcountry, Bluffton offers a unique blend of coastal living, historic charm, and modern growth. Just minutes from Hilton Head Island and a short drive from Savannah, Georgia, Bluffton provides access to beaches, outdoor recreation, excellent dining, and a high quality of life while maintaining a welcoming community atmosphere. It's an ideal location for professionals seeking career growth and a lifestyle that balances work and leisure. Team member is responsible for pre-analytical processing of laboratory specimens, to include order processing, specimen verification, centrifugation, aliquoting, etc. Team member validates and processes specimens delivered to the laboratory, facilitating timely and appropriate specimen preparation for testing. In some departments the team member may be responsible for performing phlebotomy. Team member must be able to make decisions and solve problems, recognizing when to involve leadership support. Team member is responsible for ensuring policies and procedures are followed. Team member will advise and assist in the orientation and training of other personnel on equipment and software, as necessary. What You'll Do Perform waived, moderate, and highly complex laboratory testing on blood and body fluid specimens while ensuring accuracy, quality, and regulatory compliance. Operate, maintain, calibrate, and troubleshoot laboratory instrumentation and equipment. Monitor quality control, investigate testing discrepancies, and implement corrective actions to ensure reliable patient results. Process laboratory orders, maintain accurate documentation, and prepare timely test reports. Collaborate with physicians, providers, and healthcare team members to support high-quality patient care. Participate in inventory management, process improvement initiatives, and implementation of new laboratory procedures. Support the education and training of students and new team members while maintaining ongoing professional development. Adhere to all safety, compliance, and accreditation standards, maintaining continuous survey readiness. Foster a culture of teamwork, service excellence, innovation, inclusion, and patient-centered care consistent with organizational values.