Description:
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*This position is eligible for the Clinical Laboratory Incentive Program.*
Summary:
This hybrid posting recruits for either a Medical Laboratory Scientist I or Medical Laboratory Scientist II, depending on candidate qualifications and experience. Performs a variety of patient testing and administrative tasks in support of the clinical activities in the UNCHCS.
Schedule: Third Shift
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: NCHEALTH
Entity: UNC REX Healthcare Organization Unit: Rex Microbiology
Work Type:
Full Time Standard Hours Per Week: 40.00
MLS I:Salary Range: $24.98 - $35.91 per hour (Hiring Range)
MLS II: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: Night JobLocation of Job: US:NC:Raleigh
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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