Medical Laboratory Scientist I / Medical Laboratory Scientist II (Hybrid Posting) - Lab-Clinical

Description

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This position is eligible for the Clinical Laboratory Incentive Program.

Summary:

This hybrid posting recruits for either a Medical Laboratory Scientist I or Medical Laboratory Scientist II, depending on candidate qualifications and experience. The Core Laboratory is comprised of multiple testing areas- Chemistry, Toxicology, Blood Gas Analysis, Urinalysis, Coagulation, Automated Hematology and Manual Hematology, including Smear Review and Body Fluid Analysis, and Specimen Processing.

Responsibilities:

1. Performs waived/point of care, moderate, and high complexity CLIA testing as appropriate to role and demonstrated competency.

2. Investigates and resolves problems with equipment, test results, specimens, and/or workflow.

3. Performs quality control, proficiency testing, and monitors the accuracy and precision of laboratory testing.

4. Prepares reagents and assists in the preparation of standard and control materials.

5. Monitors reagent inventory and assists with maintaining laboratory supplies.

6. Reviews test results to ensure accuracy of reporting and timely correction of errors.

7. Reports laboratory results and consults/confers with healthcare providers as needed.

8. Participates on teams and/or performs special projects or assignments.

9. Participates in the education and training of new employees and other learners, as appropriate to role.

10. Serves as a technical resource and works under direction or independently based on experience level.

11. Performs other duties as assigned.

Other Information

Qualifications – Medical Laboratory Scientist I

Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science, or Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical or Biological Science, or Associate’s Degree in Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technology

Experience:

• No prior professional laboratory experience required

Qualifications – Medical Laboratory Scientist II

Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science, or Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical or Biological Science, or Associate’s Degree in Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technology

Licensure/Certification:

• Associate’s Degree holders: MLT (ASCP) or MLT (AMT) required

• Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical or Biological Science: ASCP categorical certification in specialty area required

• Bachelor’s Degree in Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science: MT/MLS (ASCP) or MT/MLS (AMT) required

Experience:

• Associate’s Degree with MLT certification: Two (2) years of experience required

• Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical or Biological Science with categorical certification: Two (2) years of experience required

• Bachelor’s Degree in Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science with MT/MLS certification: No experience required

Job Details

Legal Employer: NCHEALTH

Entity: Chatham Hospital

Organization Unit: Lab-Clinical

Work Type: Full Time

Standard Hours Per Week: 40.00

MLS I: Salary Range: $24.98 - $35.91 per hour (Hiring Range)

MLS II: Salary Range: $26.85 - $38.61 per hour (Hiring Range)

Pay offers are determined by experience and internal equity

Work Assignment Type: Onsite

Work Schedule: Day Job

Location of Job: US:NC:Siler City

Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: No

This position is employed by NC Health (Rex Healthcare, Inc., d/b/a NC Health), a private, fully-owned subsidiary of UNC Heath Care System. This is not a State employed position.

Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran or political affiliation.

UNC Health makes reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as applicants and employees with disabilities. All interested applicants are invited to apply for career opportunities. Please email [email protected] if you need a reasonable accommodation to search and/or to apply for a career opportunity.

Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.