Medical Laboratory Technologist II

Laboratory Technologist

* This position has been reposted. Previous applicants are still being considered and do not need to reapply.*

Hiring rate will be determined based on qualifications and internal equity

This is a generalist position where the employee performs routine and standardized tests in the areas of chemistry, urinalysis, serology, microbiology, and hematology. Established quality control procedures and instrument maintenance are part of the daily duties of the Laboratory Technologist.

This position supports laboratory operations by helping expedite turnaround times and manage increased testing volume. The employee serves as an assistant to the Laboratory Supervisor and may assume responsibility in their absence.

Examples of Duties

Duties for this position include, but are not limited to:

• Enter patient demographics, clinic location, provider information and orders lab tests in the laboratory information system.
• Examines laboratory specimens for specimen integrity.
• Performs the following laboratory tests:
• Urine cultures
• Urinalysis
• Urine microscopics
• Gonorrhoeae cultures
• Wet preps
• Gram stains
• KOH preps
• CBC's
• Serum and urine pregnancy test
• Rapid streps
• Hemocue glucose/hemoglobin
• Process and ship all labs outsourced to the State Lab.
• Perform and document established quality control for each section of the laboratory.
• Perform routine maintenance and calibration on hematology, urinalysis, hemoglobin and glucose analyzers.
• Stocks and inventories supplies.

Employee is subject to be called upon anytime to help the agency respond to a public health emergency which may include, but is not limited to, outbreak investigations, staffing mass dispensing or immunization clinics, providing disaster relief, or other incidents (man-made or natural and intentional or non-intentional) as they arise, or any public health response requested by the Health Director.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in medical technology, chemistry, or a biological science from an appropriately accredited institution and one year of medical laboratory experience; or Associate's degree in medical technology from an appropriately accredited institution and two years of medical laboratory experience; or completion of a certified Laboratory Assistant course in medical technology or a comparable course and three years of medical laboratory experience; or high school or General Educational Development diploma and five years of applicable medical laboratory experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Management Preference: Minimum of one year of generalist experience in a laboratory setting. National certification (e.g., ASCP, AMT, or HEWA) preferred or eligibility for certification. Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited universities. Applicants who have obtained their education outside of the U.S. and its territories must have their academic degrees validated as equivalent to the degree conferred by a regionally accredited college or university in the U.S. The National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) is a referral resource for applicants who need to have their credentials certified as equivalent. For a list of organizations that perform this specialized service, please visit the NACES membership website.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Considerable theoretical knowledge of the variety of laboratory procedures applicable to the area(s) of work. Considerable theoretical knowledge of laboratory equipment, instrumentation, and terminology. General knowledge of the basic pathophysiological processes being monitored and how the medical laboratory science is applied. Skill in the use of laboratory equipment and in the performance of procedures. Ability to make accurate observations and written reports of test results. Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions. Ability to instruct medical technology students and other health professionals in laboratory procedures and instrumentation. Ability to supervise the work of others; ability to research procedures and methods and implement necessary changes.

Must have or obtain and maintain a valid North Carolina driver's license with an acceptable driving record. Background check and negative drug test are required.