Medical Laboratory Technician-NCCIW

State of North Carolina; North Carolina; On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dedicated team at a prominent correctional facility, where your skills as a Medical Lab Technician I will make a real difference. This full-time role involves performing essential phlebotomy tasks and specimen preparation in a supportive healthcare environment. You will be responsible for collecting blood samples, assisting with COVID-19 screenings, and training new phlebotomy students. The position offers a chance to contribute to the health and well-being of a unique population while working alongside a committed healthcare team. If you are looking for a rewarding career in medical technology, this opportunity is for you!

Benefits

State Benefits

Health Insurance

Retirement Plan

Qualifications

• Knowledge of phlebotomy procedures and laboratory equipment.
• Experience in specimen collection and handling.

Responsibilities

• Perform phlebotomy and collect patient blood samples.
• Assist in training phlebotomy students.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Laboratory Equipment Knowledge

Specimen Handling

Education

Associate's Degree in Medical Technology

High School Diploma

Job description

The Medical Lab Technician I position is located at the North Carolina Correctional Institution for Women (NCCIW), in Raleigh, NC. NCCIW is the state's primary correctional facility for women. It houses the largest female offender population in the state and serves as the support facility for the state's other female offenders. This Institution houses up to 1700 offenders. The Healthcare Facility employs approximately 260 full-time employees.

The position is primarily responsible for performing phlebotomy and this is a draw station only unit. The Medical Lab Technician I responsibilities are (but not limited to) the following:

• Utilizes knowledge of basic phlebotomy in the collection of all patient blood samples to include technique, selection of specimen tubes based on tests ordered.
• Handling of specimens in preparation for testing & knowledge of specimen acceptability.
• Position is also responsible for recollecting or assisting in the collections of blood, urine, and tissue specimens for analysis using sophisticated lab equipment to look for bacteria, parasites, and other microorganisms.
• Accurately labels specimens, assists in collecting non-blood specimens, and prepares blood & body fluid specimens for analysis.
• Performs required daily printing of reports for laboratory supervisor's review.
• Responsible for assisting with COVID-19 screenings as needed.
• Responsible for training phlebotomy students as necessary.
• 2^nd shift position 11:00am-7:00pm

This is a full-time position (40 hours per week) with State Benefits.

Note to Current State Employees:State employees are encouraged to apply for positions of interest even if the salary grade is the same as, or lower than, their current position. If selected for this position, a new salary will be recalculated taking into consideration the quantity of relevant education and experience, funding availability, and internal equity. Based upon these factors, a pay increase MAY result.

The Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities listed below, along with the Minimum Education and Experience requirements, are REQUIRED to qualify for this position. We will not review resumes in lieu of the Experience and Education listed on the application. If you would like more information on how to apply for our jobs through the state application and/or more information on Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs), click on the following resource links: Introduction to the State Government Job Application and/or Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs).

To qualify for this position, applicants must document on the application that they possess ALL of the following:

• Documented knowledge of test and phlebotomy procedures that you have performed in a laboratory;
• Documented knowledge of laboratory equipment, lab supplies and functioning with work in a laboratory setting.

Some state job postings say you can qualify by an "equivalent combination of education and experience." If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER year of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. Seehttps://oshr.nc.gov/experience-guidefor details.

Associate's degree in medical technology from an appropriately accredited institution or completion of a certified laboratory assistant course in medical technology or a comparable course from an accredited institution; or High school or General Educational Development diploma and two years of medical laboratory experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Management note/preferences: Certified as a medical laboratory technician, certified medical assistant or phlebotomist or successful completion of specified education required to test and eligible to become certified within 6 months of employment (mandatory).

Come Join Us to Make a Difference!

TheDepartment of Adult Correction is one of the largest state agencies with more than 19,000 employees. It is responsible for safeguarding and preserving the lives and property of its citizens through prevention, protection, and preparation as well as the care, custody, and supervision of all adults sentenced after conviction for violating North Carolina laws. This department includes State Prisons with custody, healthcare, and facility operations staff as well as the division of Community Supervision. Other divisions include Administration, Compliance & Accreditation, Comprehensive Health Services, Internal Affairs & Intelligence Operations, Post-Release Supervision & Parole Commission, and Rehabilitation & Reentry.

The Division of Comprehensive Health Services is dedicated to providing evidence-based, compassionate, and constitutionally consistent medical care to all offenders in custody. Their goal is to ensure that all offenders receive full-spectrum medical care from the time of entry until their release. The team of physicians, nurses, behavioral health services, dental services, psychiatric services, pharmacy services, and licensed healthcare administration services work together to provide emergent, acute, routine, and chronic health care, as well as preventive medicine at all prison facilities. They also coordinate with specialists and other clinical consultants outside of prisons throughout the state to ensure comprehensive health and well-being towards a safe transition from prison, improving public health, and decreasing recidivism.

The North Carolina Department of Adult Correction (DAC) is an Equal Opportunity Employer that embraces an Employment First philosophy which consists of complying with all federal laws, state laws, and Executive Orders. We are committed to reviewing requests for reasonable accommodation at any time during the hiring process or while on the job. DAC uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions subject to the State Human Resources Act with the most qualified individuals. Hiring salary will be based on relevant qualifications, internal equity, and budgetary considerations pertinent to the advertised position. It is critical to our screening and salary determination process that applications contain comprehensive information.

Information should be provided in the appropriate areas to include the beginning and ending dates of jobs worked, education with the date graduated, all work experience, and certificates/licenses. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing this application. Answers to Supplemental Questions must refer to the education or work experience listed on this application to receive credit. Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.

• Applicants seeking Veteran's Preference must attach a DD-214 Member-4 Form (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to their applications.
• Applicants seeking National Guard Preference must attach a NGB 23A (RPAS) if they are a current member of the NC National Guard in good standing. If a former member of the NC National Guard who served for at least 6 years and was discharged under honorable conditions, they must attach either a DD256 or NGB 22.
• If applicants earned college credit hours but did not complete a degree program, they must attach an unofficial transcript to each application to receive credit for this education.
• If applying for a position certified through the NC Dept. of Justice - Criminal Justice Standards Division, click this link for specific certification requirements: Correctional & Probation/Parole Officer Certification.
• The NC Dept. of Adult Correction must adhere to the US Dept. of Justice Final Rule on the "National Standards to Prevent, Detect, and Respond to Prison Rape." Click this link for information on hiring and promotion prohibition requirements for all positions in the NC Dept. of Adult Correction:PREA Hiring and Promotion Prohibitions(Download PDF reader).
• PerNC General Statute 143B-972.1(Download PDF reader), applicants hired into a position certified as a criminal justice officer or justice officer are required to electronically submit fingerprints to the NC State Bureau of Investigation for a state and national criminal history record check and enrollment in theFBI’s Next Generation Identification System: Criminal Justice Record of Arrest and Prosecution Background Service (“RAP Back”).This is in addition to submitting fingerprints during the application process.
• If you were ever charged with a criminal offense at some point in your life, you will be required to provide certified and true copies of warrant(s) and judgment(s) for each offense (other than a minor traffic violation) as a condition of employment, even if documentation and charges have previously been reported to this agency.

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