Medical Lab Scientist III - Core Lab - CL

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Summary:

Performs a variety of patient testing in multiple laboratory disciplines and in specialty laboratories, in support of clinical activities in the UNCHCS.

Responsibilities:

1. Demonstrates advanced level technologist competencies in producing accurate laboratory test results which includes all levels of CLIA outlined testing and problem solving.
2. Maintains and investigates problems with equipment, test results, specimens, and/or workflow.
3. Serves as a Senior or Lead Technologist in area of expertise. Provides technical direction to assigned personnel. Provides laboratory testing consultation to other members of the healthcare team.
4. Gathers data for quality purposes.
5. May assess testing personnel competency levels.
6. Monitors daily operation of laboratory section or work area.
7. Participates on teams or performs special projects/assignments including but not limited to inventory management, committee membership, assists with new test development and validations, linearity studies, etc.
8. Performs and reviews quality control and proficiency testing in the appropriate laboratories.
9. Reviews test results to ensure accuracy of report and timely correction of errors.
10. Serves as preceptor in teaching multiple types of learners and training of new employees.
11. Begins to gain knowledge of and assists with regulatory compliance endeavors.
12. Other duties as assigned.

Other Information

Other information:
Education Requirements:
• 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 Requirements:
• • If Assoc Degree in Clinical Lab Science, Medical Lab Technician, Chemical Science or Biological Science - MLT (ASCP) or MLT (AMT) certification required.
• • If Bachelor's Degree in Chemical or Biological Science - ASCP categorical certification in specialty area required.
• • If Bachelor's Degree in Clinical/Medical Lab Science - MT/MLS (ASCP) or MT/MLS (AMT) certification required.
• • CHT/CHS(ACHI) is acceptable for Histocompatibility Laboratory.
Professional Experience Requirements:
• • If Assoc Degree in Clinical Lab Science, Medical Lab Technician, Chemical Science or Biological Science with MLT (ASCP) or MLT (AMT) - four (4) years of experience required.
• • If Bachelor's Degree in Chemical or Biological Science with ASCP categorical certification in specialty area - three (3) years of experience required.
• • If Bachelor's Degree in Clinical/Medical Lab Science with MT/MLS (ASCP) or MT/MLS (AMT) certification - two (2) years of experience required.
Knowledge/Skills/and Abilities Requirements:

Job Details

Legal Employer: NCHEALTH

Entity: Johnston Health

Organization Unit: Core Lab - CL

Work Type: Full Time

Standard Hours Per Week: 40.00

Salary Range: $28.87 - $41.50 per hour (Hiring Range)

Pay offers are determined by experience and internal equity

Work Assignment Type: Onsite

Work Schedule: Evening Job

Location of Job: US:NC:Clayton

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.

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