Medical Laboratory Scientist I (MLS or MT) - Pathology Microbiology

About the role

The Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) performs clinical laboratory tests by standard operating policies and procedures. Understands method principles, performs quality control & calibrations, performs preventive maintenance, and analyzes results as to accuracy, acceptability and critical limits.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patient specimens as required for laboratory testing and perform laboratory tests specific to department
• Monitor test results to assure test quality and validity
• Communicate test results in a timely manner
• Enter and retrieve data from laboratory computer systems
• Clean and maintain laboratory equipment and environment
• Demonstrate appropriate, caring behavior in the workplace, treating patients, their families, visitors and staff with respect and dignity
• Works alternate shifts as required
• Perform other duties as assigned, including, but not limited to, phlebotomy

Requirements

• Bachelor degree or higher in Clinical Laboratory Science or Medical Technology, or a biological, chemical, or physical science from an accredited institution
• Bachelor degree with a combination of 30 semester hours (45 quarter hours) in biology and chemistry, obtained within or in addition to the degree is also acceptable
• For non-CLS/MT degrees, one year of experience in a clinical laboratory is required

Preferred Qualifications

• Certification as MLS, BB, C, H or MB by ASCP or other nationally recognized certifying agency

Schedule

• 40 hours per week
• Monday - Friday (11 am - 7:30 pm)
• Required to work a weekend rotation for every 3rd weekend and rotational holidays

Benefits

• Great Benefits
• Sign-On Bonus / Relocation Assistance Availabilities

About ECU Health Medical Center

ECU Health Medical Center, one of four academic medical centers in North Carolina, is the 974-bed flagship hospital for ECU Health and serves as the primary teaching hospital for The Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University. ECU Health Medical Center has achieved Magnet® designation twice and provides acute and intermediate care, rehabilitation and outpatient health services to a 29-county region that is home to more than 1.4 million people.