Medical Lab Scientist

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Duke Health Lake Norman Hospital

Pursue your passion for caring with Duke Health Lake Norman Hospital in Mooresville, North Carolina. The smallest of the four Duke Health hospitals at 123-beds, it offers a comprehensive range of medical services, including 24-hour emergency care, cardiology, orthopedics, women's services, and surgical specialties.

***This Position is Eligible for a Lump Sum of $3,000 Relocation and $5,000 Commitment Bonus***

Medical Lab Scientist - True Generalist role that rotates through all areas of the laboratory

Location: Duke Health Lake Norman

Work Week: Monday-Friday with hours of either 11:30am-8pm or 1:30pm-10pm

General Description of the Job Class

Perform a variety of routine and complex technical tasks in the performance of laboratory tests to obtain data for use in the diagnosis and treatment of disease. Job duties are dependent on the laboratory and maybe composed of a combination of the following duties and responsibilities related to the specialization.

Tasks are performed according to written procedures and policies with careful monitoring of quality control and quality assurance practices.

Duties and Responsibilities of this Level

• Perform a variety of tests in clinical laboratories using standard techniques and equipment; perform related duties in the laboratory to include specimen handling, using manual and automatic equipment to test specimens, and perform and report analytical tests. Operate manual or computerized instrumentation.
• Calibrate and maintain instrumentation according to standard operating procedure.
• Process patient samples for testing using appropriate identification techniques and written procedures to ensure quality material for testing.
• Perform basic troubleshooting of assay problems as directed by senior staff.
• Communicate problems/issues to appropriate individuals. Maintain inventory of supplies and equipment.
• Participatein the development of new medical laboratory tests and techniques.
• Participate in the preparation for lab inspections.
• Review lab inspection documents and procedures to maintain knowledge.
• Bring any non-compliance issues to the attention of upper-level staff.
• Perform proficiency testing as directed to maintain compliance with regulatory agencies.
• Document quality control and quality assurance results.
• Notify upper- level personnel of instrument malfunctions or unusual or unexpected data or results.
• Review written procedures and policies for accuracy and submit changes to manager or designee. Understand, comply, and perform all necessary safety procedures.
• Maintain compliance with safety training.
• Report all safety incidents within 24 hours. Attend all laboratory meetings, safety and compliance training as required.
• Comply with competency testing procedures for the laboratory staff.
• Comply with laboratory training programs.
• May provide technical guidance and instruction to students, interns, residents, staff, and other employees.
• Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein. Use behaviors that support achievement of balanced scorecard targets and support DUHS (Duke University Health System) values.
• Consistently cooperate and communicate effectively with co-workers to ensure effective workflow.

Minimum Qualifications & Education

• Bachelor's of Science/Bachelor of Arts in Chemical, Physical, Biological or Clinical Laboratory Science; or Medical Technology required.
• Minimum educational or experience requirements may be modified on a on a case-by-case basis at the discretion of the CLIA (Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendment) director if minimal CLIA (Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendment) requirements are met by the employee for the tasks being performed.
• Need to have transfusion services/blood bank experience, as the position is a true generalist role that rotates through all areas of the laboratory, including Blood Bank.
• Recent experience in chemistry, hematology, blood bank/transfusion services, and general laboratory operations.

Experience, Degrees, Licensures, Certifications

• Certification highly preferred.

Distinguishing Characteristics of this Level

• Within the clinical laboratories we embrace Duke's purpose, placing the patient at the center of everything we do. We do this by demonstrating behaviors that focus on delivering patient- and family- centered care and embodying the values that promote a positive work culture. We expect every team member to commit to these values and hold each other accountable in the spirit of mutual respect and belonging.

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