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

Job Description Description Your passion belongs at UNC Health. Join more than 56,000 teammates working together to improve the health and well-being of the communities we serve across North Carolina. 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. This is a part-time position that may be asked to float between the Raleigh Children's location and the Chatham Park location depending on operational needs and coverage. Techs may also be asked to draw blood on occasion. There is no set schedule for this position, and hours may vary. This is a guaranteed 20 hours per week but could be more depending on operational needs. Responsibilities: Performs waived/point of care, moderate, and high complexity CLIA testing as appropriate to role and demonstrated competency. Investigates and resolves problems with equipment, test results, specimens, and/or workflow. Performs quality control, proficiency testing, and monitors the accuracy and precision of laboratory testing. Prepares reagents and assists in the preparation of standard and control materials. Monitors reagent inventory and assists with maintaining laboratory supplies. Reviews test results to ensure accuracy of reporting and timely correction of errors. Reports laboratory results and consults/confers with healthcare providers as needed. Participates on teams and/or performs special projects or assignments. Participates in the education and training of new employees and other learners, as appropriate to role. Serves as a technical resource and works under direction or independently based on experience level. 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: STATE Entity: UNC Medical Center Organization Unit: UNCH Lab Chatham Park Medical Work Type: Part Time Standard Hours Per Week: 20.00 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: Variable Location of Job: US:NC:Siler City Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: No This is a State position employed by UNC Health Care System with UNC Health benefits. If, however, you are presently an employee of another North Carolina agency and currently participate in TSERS or the ORP, you will be eligible to continue participating in those plans at UNC Health. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr UCLA Health and David Geffen School of Medicine