Medical Lab Scientist III - Transfusion Medicine Service

UNC Health Careers; Chapel Hill (NC); On-site; USD 40,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

UNC Health, UNC Medical Center's Transfusion Medicine Service, seeks a senior/lead laboratory technologist to perform diverse patient testing across disciplines. You will provide technical guidance, monitor operations, and participate in quality and regulatory activities.

The role emphasizes specimen testing accuracy, problem solving, and precepting learners while supporting on-site operations in Chapel Hill.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Associate degree in clinical laboratory science or related field.
• Licensure or certification requirements for lab roles as listed.
• Experience requirements vary by degree and certification level.

Responsibilities

• Produces accurate laboratory test results across CLIA testing and problem solving.
• Maintains and investigates problems with equipment, test results, specimens, and workflow.
• Provides technical direction and training to staff and learners.
• Gathers data for quality purposes and supports quality control testing.
• Participates in regulatory compliance and special projects as assigned.
• Previews and reviews test results for accuracy and timeliness.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Clinical/Medical Lab Science

Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical or Biological Science

Associate’s Degree in Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technology

Tools

ASCP MLT certification

ASCP/AMT MT/MLS certification

ASCP categorical certification

CHT/CHS(ACHI) acceptable

Job description

Description

Your passion belongs at UNC Health. Join more than 56,000 teammates working together to improve the health and well-being of the communities we serve across North Carolina.

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

Summary

Performs a variety of patient testing in multiple laboratory disciplines and in specialty laboratories, in support of clinical activities in the UNCHCS.

Responsibilities

1. Demonstrates advanced level technologist competencies in producing accurate laboratory test results which includes all levels of CLIA outlined testing and problem solving.
2. Maintains and investigates problems with equipment, test results, specimens, and/or workflow.
3. Serves as a Senior or Lead Technologist in area of expertise. Provides technical direction to assigned personnel. Provides laboratory testing consultation to other members of the healthcare team.
4. Gathers data for quality purposes.
5. May assess testing personnel competency levels.
6. Monitors daily operation of laboratory section or work area.
7. Participates on teams or performs special projects/assignments including but not limited to inventory management, committee membership, assists with new test development and validations, linearity studies, etc.
8. Performs and reviews quality control and proficiency testing in the appropriate laboratories.
9. Reviews test results to ensure accuracy of report and timely correction of errors.
10. Serves as preceptor in teaching multiple types of learners and training of new employees.
11. Begins to gain knowledge of and assists with regulatory compliance endeavors.
12. Other duties as assigned.

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.
• CHT/CHS(ACHI) is acceptable for Histocompatibility Laboratory.

Professional Experience Requirements

• If Assoc Degree in Clinical Lab Science, Medical Lab Technician, Chemical Science or Biological Science with MLT (ASCP) or MLT (AMT) – four (4) years of experience required.
• If Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical or Biological Science with ASCP categorical certification in specialty area – three (3) years of experience required.
• If Bachelor’s Degree in Clinical/Medical Lab Science with MT/MLS (ASCP) or MT/MLS (AMT) certification – two (2) years of experience required.

Knowledge/Skills/and Abilities Requirements

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:$28.87 - $41.50 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. All interested applicants are invited to apply for career opportunities. Please email [e-mail] if you need a reasonable accommodation to search and/or to apply for a career opportunity.