Medical Lab Scientist II - Transfusion Medicine

UNC Health; United States; Presencial; USD 36 000 - 54 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

UNC Health in Chapel Hill seeks a Medical Laboratory professional for the Transfusion Medicine Service to perform patient testing and support clinical activities. Responsibilities include producing accurate results, troubleshooting, and applying clinical decision-making in a fast-paced setting.

The position is full-time and onsite with a day schedule. Education requirements include a Bachelor’s or related degree with appropriate certification; additional licensure may apply as per program.

Qualificações

• Bachelor’s or Associate degree aligned with clinical laboratory science requirements.
• Certification per degree level as specified (ASCP/ AMT).
• Two years’ experience where required by degree/certification.

Responsabilidades

• Produces accurate laboratory test results across CLIA testing levels and solves problems.
• Maintains and investigates equipment, results, specimens, and workflow issues.
• Works independently with solid laboratory knowledge and applies critical decision-making.
• Evaluates testing requests for appropriateness and determines diagnostic needs.
• Participates in teams and special projects; acts as a technical resource.
• Performs quality control and proficiency testing; monitors accuracy and precision.
• Prepares reagents and assists in standard/control material preparation.
• Monitors reagents and assists in maintaining supplies.
• Participates in training and teaching of learners and new staff.

Conhecimentos

CLIA testing knowledge

Independent problem solving

Equipment troubleshooting

Formação académica

Bachelor's Degree in Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science

Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical or Biological Science

Associate’s Degree in Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technology

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Description

Become part of an inclusive organization with over 40,000 teammates, whose mission is to improve the health and well-being of the unique communities we serve.

***This position is eligible for the Clinical Laboratory Incentive Program.***

Description

Become part of an inclusive organization with over 40,000 teammates, whose mission is to improve the health and well-being of the unique communities we serve.

***This position is eligible for the Clinical Laboratory Incentive Program.***

Summary

Performs a variety of patient testing and administrative tasks in support of the clinical activities in the UNCHCS.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates advanced level competencies in producing accurate laboratory test results which includes all levels of CLIA outlined testing and problem solving.
• Maintains and investigates problems with equipment, test results, specimens, and/or workflow.
• Demonstrates laboratory knowledge and skills while working independently.
• Evaluates laboratory testing requests for appropriateness and applies critical decision‑making skills to reach conclusions about diagnostic testing needs.
• Participates on teams or perform special projects/assignments.
• Serves as a technical resource.
• Performs quality control, proficiency testing, and monitors accuracy and precision of laboratory testing.
• Prepares reagents and assists in the preparation of standard and control materials.
• Monitors levels of reagents and assists in maintaining supplies.
• Participates in teaching of multiple types of learners and training of new employees.
• Other duties as assigned.

Other Information

Other information:

Education Requirements

• 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 Requirements

• If Assoc Degree in Clinical Lab Science, Medical Lab Technician, Chemical Science or Biological Science – MLT (ASCP) or MLT (AMT) certification required.
• If Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical or Biological Science – ASCP categorical certification in specialty area required.
• If Bachelor’s Degree in Clinical/Medical Lab Science – MT/MLS (ASCP) or MT/MLS (AMT) certification required.

Professional Experience Requirements

• If Assoc Degree in Clinical Lab Science, Medical Lab Technician, Chemical Science or Biological Science with MLT (ASCP) or MLT (AMT) – two (2) years of experience required.
• If Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical or Biological Science with ASCP categorical certification in specialty area – two (2) years of experience required.
• If Bachelor’s Degree in Clinical/Medical Lab Science with MT/MLS (ASCP) or MT/MLS (AMT) certification – no experience required.

Job Details

• Legal Employer: STATE
• Entity: UNC Medical Center
• Organization Unit: Transfusion Medicine Service
• Work Type: Full Time
• Standard Hours Per Week: 40.00
• 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: Day Job
• Location of Job: US:NC:Chapel Hill
• Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: No

This is a State position employed by UNC Health Care System with UNC Health benefits. If, however, you are presently an employee of another North Carolina agency and currently participate in TSERS or the ORP, you will be eligible to continue participating in those plans at UNC Health.

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.

UNC Health makes reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as applicants and employees with disabilities.

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