Medical Laboratory Scientist I / Medical Laboratory Scientist II (Per Diem) - Core Labs

UNC Health; North Carolina; Presencial; USD 33 000 - 54 000; Tempo parcial

Resumo da oferta

UNC Health is hiring for Medical Laboratory Scientist I or II in the Core Laboratory at UNC Medical Center, Chapel Hill. This per diem, onsite posting supports a lab with diverse testing areas including Chemistry, Toxicology, Blood Gas, Urinalysis, Coagulation, and Hematology.

The role offers the flexibility of a hybrid recruitment pathway, with varying education/certifications based on the level. MLS II requires MT/MLS certification per degree, and MLS I requires a suitable MLS/MLT credential.

Qualificações

• 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.
• No prior professional laboratory experience required.
• MT/MLS certification requirements vary by degree: MT/MLS (ASCP) or MT/MLS (AMT) as applicable.

Responsabilidades

• Performs waived/point of care, moderate, and high complexity CLIA testing as appropriate to role and competency.
• Investigates and resolves problems with equipment, test results, specimens, and/or workflow.
• Performs quality control, proficiency testing, and monitors accuracy of testing.
• Prepares reagents and assists in preparation of standard and control materials.
• Monitors reagent inventory and maintains laboratory supplies.
• Reviews test results to ensure accuracy of reporting and timely correction of errors.
• Reports laboratory results and consults with healthcare providers as needed.
• Participates on teams and educates new employees and learners as appropriate.

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

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 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. The Core Laboratory is comprised of multiple testing areas- Chemistry, Toxicology, Blood Gas Analysis, Urinalysis, Coagulation, Automated Hematology and Manual Hematology, including Smear Review and Body Fluid Analysis, and Specimen Processing.

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 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. The Core Laboratory is comprised of multiple testing areas- Chemistry, Toxicology, Blood Gas Analysis, Urinalysis, Coagulation, Automated Hematology and Manual Hematology, including Smear Review and Body Fluid Analysis, and Specimen Processing.

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.
• Monitors 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

Experience: No prior professional laboratory experience required

Licensure/Certification: 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

Organization Unit: Core Laboratory

Work Type: Per Diem

Standard Hours Per Week: 8.00

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: 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.

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