Forest Ecologist Jobs in North Carolina
Forest Ecologist jobs in North Carolina are open across Wake Forest, Forest City, and Winston-Salem and other North Carolina metros, with employers like Atrium Health, Humana, and KFC hiring at every experience level. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Department:
Status: Full time
Benefits Eligible: Yes
Hours Per Week: 40
Schedule Details/Additional Information:
- Full time - 40 hours per week
- Monday through Friday - Day Shift
- No weekend or call coverage requirements
Pay Range
$51.05 - $76.60
Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center is seeking a collaborative and driven Electrophysiology (EP) Lab Manager to lead a rapidly growing and highly innovative electrophysiology program within our Heart & Vascular Service Line. This is an exciting opportunity for a seasoned leader to partner with exceptional electrophysiologists, a highly skilled and competent clinical team, and leverage state-of-the-art technology supporting advanced ablation and cardiac device procedures.
The EP Lab Manager will play a critical leadership role as our program continues to expand, including support of procedures performed in our new ambulatory surgery center (ASC) environment. This role offers the chance to influence clinical operations across multiple care settings while maintaining a strong focus on quality, safety, staff engagement, and patient experience.
Reporting directly to the Director of Procedural & Surgical Operations for the Heart & Vascular Service Line, the EP Lab Manager will provide operational and people leadership for a multidisciplinary team of 20+ staff, including registered nurses, electrophysiology laboratory technicians, an inventory coordinator, and nursing assistants. The manager will oversee daily administrative & clinical operations, staffing & staff development, workflow optimization, financial management, quality & compliance, and process improvement within the EP lab.
The EP Lab operates Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with no weekends and no call coverage requirements, supporting an excellent work-life balance while leading a high-acuity, cutting-edge clinical service.
Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Center, located in Winston-Salem, NC, is a key part of our nationally recognized academic health system. Our 885-bed tertiary care hospital houses the region’s only children’s hospital, burn center, and Level I adult and pediatric trauma centers. The campus is also home to a National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center and to clinical centers of excellence in multiple specialties including cardiovascular, brain health and neurology, sports medicine and orthopedics, transplantation and nephrology.
Essential Functions:
- Organizes and coordinates all assigned functions to provide for a smooth cost-efficient operation.
- Develops systems to continuously monitor the quality, safety and appropriateness of care and services provided.
- Participates with the team to assess, plan, and implement changes as required to achieve optimal outcomes.
- Uses a system-based approach, participates in the coordination of all unit functions to provide for a smooth, integrated operation that evolves in response to rapid changes in healthcare technology.
- Delegates effectively and holds team members accountable for quality and clinical outcomes.
- Participates in the development of the annual operating budget and manages results, makes appropriate corrective adjustments in areas under control, explains variances.
- Analyzes requirements for capital equipment and assists in the preparation of justifications and recommendations.
- Ensures team member competency, acts as a mentor and demonstrates ability to work as a team member.
- Ensures that unit operations and nurses are in compliance as appropriate with the Nursing Practice Act, regulatory agency standards, and policies and procedures as defined by the System.
- Recruits and retains qualified team members; interviews, selects, orients, on boards and supervises clinical, technical and administrative team members.
- Assists in development of policies, procedures and standards reflective of current practice/literature.
- Manages patient and family coordination and concerns. Performs Service Recovery as appropriate.
- Maintains departmental equipment maintenance records. Coordinates with Clinical Engineering for equipment preventive maintenance.
- Oversees Risk Management coordination and failed medical device analysis, including product safety recall management.
Education, Experience and Certifications:
- Completion of an accredited program of Cardiovascular/Cardiopulmonary technology, Nursing or related field required. Bachelor's Degree required. (If Registered Nurse, license in the State of applicable state required.)
- Current BLS and ACLS required
- Strong background in cardiovascular procedures, leadership experience, and clinical expertise in electrophysiology
Our Commitment to You:
Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:
Compensation
- Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
- Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
- Incentive pay for select positions
- Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
Benefits and more
- Paid Time Off programs
- Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
- Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
- Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
- Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
- Educational Assistance Program
About Advocate Health
Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.
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- KFC5

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- Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist4

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What North Carolina Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in forest ecologist jobs across North Carolina.
- Bachelor's or master's degree in ecology, forestry, or a closely related natural-resource science
- Proficiency in ArcGIS or equivalent GIS software for spatial analysis and mapping
- Experience designing and executing forest inventory or vegetation monitoring protocols
- Familiarity with statistical software such as R or Python for analyzing ecological datasets
- Physical ability to conduct fieldwork in rugged terrain under variable weather conditions
- Knowledge of federal or state environmental compliance frameworks such as NEPA or state forest practice acts
Forest Ecologist Jobs in North Carolina: Frequently Asked Questions
How many forest ecologist jobs are there in North Carolina?
There are 88+ forest ecologist openings in North Carolina on Migrate Mate as of June 2026, with the most roles in Wake Forest, Forest City, and Winston-Salem. New positions post regularly as employers across North Carolina hire.
How much do forest ecologists make in North Carolina?
Forest ecologists in North Carolina earn a median of about $74,130 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $49,320 for the lowest 10% to over $125,930 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which North Carolina cities have the most forest ecologist jobs?
Wake Forest, Forest City, and Winston-Salem have the most forest ecologist openings in North Carolina right now, with additional roles spread across smaller metros statewide.
Which companies hire forest ecologists in North Carolina?
Employers hiring forest ecologists in North Carolina include Atrium Health, Humana, and KFC, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026.
Are there remote forest ecologist jobs in North Carolina?
Yes. About 7% of forest ecologist openings tied to North Carolina are remote or hybrid as of June 2026. The rest are on-site roles based in North Carolina metros.
How do I apply for forest ecologist jobs in North Carolina?
You can apply to forest ecologist jobs in North Carolina directly on Migrate Mate. Search the listings above, find roles that match your experience and preferred North Carolina location, then apply to each one that fits.
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