Medical Laboratory Scientist I / Medical Laboratory Scientist II - Laboratory HBO Hosp

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.

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.
• Maintains 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

Education

• Qualifications – Medical Laboratory Scientist I: 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
• Qualifications – Medical Laboratory Scientist II: 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 Hillsborough
• Organization Unit: Laboratory
• HBO Hosp Work Type: Full Time
• Standard Hours Per Week: 30.00
• 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
• Job Location: US:NC:Hillsborough
• Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: No