Medical Laboratory Scientist-Certified, Full-Time Nights

Location: Fayetteville, North Carolina – Cape Fear Valley Medical Center, Transfusion Services. Night shift.

About the Role

Responsible for the analysis of laboratory specimens and subsequent result reporting according to laboratory protocol and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Provides direction and guidance for questions or problems referred by an MLT concerning specimen acceptability, unusual or discrepant results, and instrument or method problems.
• Performs accurate and appropriate testing of specimens received in the laboratory, according to established laboratory protocol and procedures.
• Reports test results in a timely manner and according to established laboratory protocol and procedures.
• Follows established procedures for laboratory quality control. Responsible for CAP, JCAHO, and other regulatory agency standards.
• Performs daily, weekly, monthly, or as-needed maintenance on instruments and equipment.
• Follows established laboratory and hospital policies for universal precautions, safety, fire safety, disasters, exposure, blood-borne and airborne pathogens, hazardous materials, and chain of custody procedures.
• Follows established hospital policies for maintaining a professional, responsible, and courteous environment for patients, visitors, and fellow employees.
• Assists with orientation of laboratory procedures for students and/or new laboratory employees.
• Performs phlebotomy (as required by position and location) as appropriate for the patient requiring this procedure.
• When requested, performs duties required to cover in Technical Specialist’s absence.
• Floats to other laboratory sites as workload requires and as scheduled.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in chemical, biological, clinical, or Medical Laboratory Science or Medical Technology from an accredited institution with appropriate clinical training in the testing of neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, and adult patients.
• MLS(ASCP) certification required.
• Proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking the English language.
• Appropriate clinical training in the testing of neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, and adult patients.
• Possess skills for accepting responsibility, making decisions, and working as a team.
• Ability to operate equipment at sitting or standing levels.
• Flexibility and adaptability to work additional hours or shifts and under stress.
• Effective communication skills to include listening, writing, talking, and reading.
• Ability to communicate via telephone, LIS, email, and verbally.
• Knowledge of laboratory functions and specimen requirements.
• After successful completion of the competency checklist, the employee may perform all highly complex, moderately complex, and waived testing within the section without supervision and report patient results without supervisory or director review.

Physical Requirements

• Light lifting up to 25 pounds, general motion including bending, squatting, reaching, carrying, pushing, and pulling.
• Manual dexterity.
• Ability to speak plainly.
• Near visual acuity, ability to discern colors.
• May involve skin, eye, mucous membrane, or parenteral contact with blood or other potentially infectious material.
• Communicates clearly, effectively, and intelligently.
• Handles multiple priorities.
• Independent decision-making and able to make decisions under pressure.
• Manages stress, anger, fear, and hostility.
• Works alone and with others effectively.
• Works in close proximity to others or in a distracting environment.