Medical Laboratory Scientist I / Medical Laboratory Scientist II (HybridPosting) - Core Lab

Chatham Hospital Inc; Smithfield (NC); On-site; USD 34,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

UNC Health is seeking Medical Laboratory Scientists I or II in Smithfield, North Carolina. The role involves performing waived, moderate, and high complexity CLIA testing and supporting clinical activities.

Training and education are provided, with responsibilities to ensure accuracy and timely reporting of results on site. MLS II requires relevant degree and certification with 2 years of experience; MLS I may require less experience depending on credentials.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science or related field.
• Two years of experience for MLS II; no experience required for MLS I depending on certification.
• Licensure: MT/MLS (ASCP) or MT/MLS (AMT) as applicable.

Responsibilities

• Perform waived/POC, moderate, and high complexity CLIA testing.
• Perform quality control and proficiency testing; monitor accuracy of results.
• Prepare reagents and assist with standard/control materials.

Skills

CLIA testing

Quality control

Proficiency testing

Testing instrumentation

Education

Bachelor's in Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science

Associate's in Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technology

Bachelor's in Chemical or Biological Science

Tools

ASCP

AMT

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.

Summary:

This hybrid posting recruits for either aMedical Laboratory Scientist IorMedical 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:

1. Performs waived/point of care, moderate, and high complexity CLIA testing as appropriate to role and demonstrated competency.
2. Investigates and resolves problems with equipment, test results, specimens, and/or workflow.
3. Performs quality control, proficiency testing, and monitors the accuracy and precision of laboratory testing.
4. Prepares reagents and assists in the preparation of standard and control materials.
5. Monitors reagent inventory and assists with maintaining laboratory supplies.
6. Reviews test results to ensure accuracy of reporting and timely correction of errors.
7. Reports laboratory results and consults/confers with healthcare providers as needed.
8. Participates on teams and/or performs special projects or assignments.
9. Participates in the education and training of new employees and other learners, as appropriate to role.
10. Serves as a technical resource and works under direction or independently based on experience level.
11. Performs other duties as assigned.

Other Information

Qualifications - Medical Laboratory Scientist I

Education:

• 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

Experience:

• No prior professional laboratory experience required

Qualifications - Medical Laboratory Scientist II

Education:

• 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:

• 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: NCHEALTH

Entity: Johnston Health

Organization Unit: Core Lab

Work Type: Per Diem

Standard Hours Per Week: 4.00

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: Variable

Location of Job: US:NC:Smithfield

Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: No

This position is employed by NC Health (Rex Healthcare, Inc., d/b/a NC Health), a private, fully-owned subsidiary of UNC Heath Care System. This is not a State employed position.

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.