Medical Laboratory Scientist I / Medical Laboratory Scientist II - Special Hematology

Job Description

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

Summary:

This hybrid posting recruits for either a Medical Laboratory Scientist I or Medical Laboratory Scientist II, depending on candidate qualifications and experience. This position performs a variety of patient testing and administrative tasks in support of the clinical activities in the UNCHCS. The MLS will assist with bone marrow collection, as well as performing complex specialty testing such as Hemoglobin/Thalassemia Profile on HPLC. They also work closely with clinical team and pathologists.

Schedule:

The standard schedule is Monday to Friday day shift hours and the technologist will be in a rotation to take afterhours and weekend on-call responsibility.

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

Qualifications Medical Laboratory Scientist I

Education:

• Bachelors Degree in Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science, or o Bachelors Degree in Chemical or Biological Science, or o Associates Degree in Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technology

Experience:

• No prior professional laboratory experience required

Qualifications Medical Laboratory Scientist II

Education:

• Bachelors Degree in Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science, or o Bachelors Degree in Chemical or Biological Science, or o Associates Degree in Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technology

Licensure/Certification:

• Associates Degree holders: MLT (ASCP) or MLT (AMT) required
• Bachelors Degree in Chemical or Biological Science: ASCP categorical certification in specialty area required
• Bachelors Degree in Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science: MT/MLS (ASCP) or MT/MLS (AMT) required

Experience:

• Associates Degree with MLT certification: Two (2) years of experience required
• Bachelors Degree in Chemical or Biological Science with categorical certification: Two (2) years of experience required
• Bachelors Degree in Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science with MT/MLS certification: No experience required

Job Details

Legal Employer: STATE

Entity: UNC Medical Center

Organization Unit: Special Hematology

Work Type: Full Time

Standard Hours Per Week: 40.00

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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