Serology Laboratory Technologist I

Job Classification Title Medical Laboratory Technologist I (S) Position Number 65018982 Grade MH14 Agency Dept of Health and Human Services Division Public Health About Us The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is one of the largest, most complex agencies in the state, and has approximately 17,000 employees. It is responsible for ensuring the health, safety, and well-being of all North Carolinians, providing human service needs for special populations including individuals who are deaf, blind, developmentally disabled, and mentally ill, and helping poor North Carolinians achieve economic independence. Description of Work The Virology/Serology Unit of the NC State Laboratory of Public Health is currently accepting applications for a Medical Laboratory Technologist I vacancy. The primary responsibility of this position is to serve as a technologist in the serology laboratory performing routine and reference testing of serum and other bodily fluids for the detection of antibodies and antigens to various infectious diseases. Duties in this position also include providing testing consultation to physicians, epidemiologists, nurses, and laboratorians, and the routine use of a laboratory information management system (LIMS). Candidates must be able to adapt to changing requirements that can arise in a high specimen volume clinical laboratory and work well within multidisciplinary teams. This position will perform diagnostic testing under CLIA regulations and other QA policies, as well as perform testing for the purposes of viral surveillance. Laboratory duties performed by this position include automated and semi-automated procedures to diagnose HIV, Hepatitis, and Rubella. This position also assists the Medical Technologist II with monthly responsibilities and will serve as a backup for the lead technologist when necessary. The Serology Unit Medical Laboratory Technologist I will perform duties that include, though are not limited to, the following: Perform clinical laboratory testing per standard operating procedures (SOPs) for the detection of analytes indicating the presence of HIV, Hepatitis, and Rubella Perform and document quality assurance and quality control activities to Federal, State, and SLPH regulations Utilize STARLIMS and document control software for specimen submission, results entry, and document management Provide laboratory testing consultation to physicians, epidemiologists, nurses & other laboratorians Perform instrument QC, maintenance, and technical troubleshooting Participate in testing verification, validation, and other quality studies Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences Salary Grade Range: $58,265.00 - $87,396.00 Recruitment Range: $58,265.00 - $59,471.00 Candidates now meet the minimum qualifications of a position if they meet the minimum education and experience listed on the vacancy announcement. The Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)/ Management Preferences are not required. Applicants who possess the following skills are preferred: Demonstrated experience working in a regulated laboratory performing testing on clinical specimens. Proven experience performing QC on lab instrumentation. Experience with performing lab assays. Working knowledge of lab safety protocols The Posting Will Close At 11:59 P.M. The Night Before The End Date This Position Is 100% Federally Funded Employees in this position must be capable of meeting the Federal CLIA '88 personnel requirements of Testing Personnel in a laboratory performing high complexity testing. Applicants must attach copies of their transcript(s) and/or certification(s) to be considered for the position Physical Requirements An occupational medical assessment may be required to determine your ability to safely work with biological, chemical, or radiological hazards. This position may also require periodic medical screenings to confirm safety practices are effectively preventing occupational injury or illness. All costs associated with obtaining occupational health services are covered by NCSLPH. Works frequently with infectious disease agents that require the use of personal protective equipment. Uses laboratory equipment requiring the ability to manipulate items with fingers, ability to grasp, and ability to feel/perceive the attributes of objects, such as size, shape, temperature, or texture. About the NC Division of Public Health (DPH) The NC Division of Public Health works to promote and contribute to the highest possible level of health for the people of North Carolina. Our entire statewide system of public health has dedicated professionals who carry out our mission every day through a wide range of essential and activities touching the lives of everyone in our state. About Virology / Serology Virology/Serology (VS) performs highly complex laboratory tests to identify infections with a variety of bacterial and viral pathogens of public health significa #J-18808-Ljbffr nc