Medical Lab Scientist - Central Automated Lab - PRN, Second Shift Availability

General Description

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

• 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 performing and reporting 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
• Basic troubleshooting of assay problems as directed by senior staff
• Communicate problems/issues to appropriate individuals
• Maintain inventory of supplies and equipment
• Participate in 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

• 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 the manager or designee

Understand, comply, and perform all necessary safety procedures

• Understand, comply, and perform all necessary safety procedures
• Comply with competency testing procedures for the laboratory staff
• Comply with laboratory training programs

Behaviors

• Consistently cooperate and communicate effectively with co-workers to ensure effective workflow

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• 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

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: Bachelors of Science/Bachelor of Arts in Chemical, Physical, Biological, or Clinical Laboratory Science; or Medical Technology required
• Experience: None required
• Degrees, Licensures, Certifications: Certification preferred

Additional Information

• Duke is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual's age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy and pregnancy related conditions), sexual orientation or military status