• Medical Laboratory Scientist II (ASCP Certified)

    UNC Health Care (Hendersonville, NC)


    Description

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    Summary:

    The Medical Laboratory Scientist II (ASCP or AMT Certified) processes and analyzes specimens for testing in a laboratory setting, verifies results for accuracy, and maintains and calibrates equipment using standards

    Responsibilities:

    • Performs analysis by loading specimens onto a wide range of instruments covering a range of testing sections including blood bank, coagulation, hematology, chemistry, urinalysis, and microbiology. Reviews and records results of analysis into lab information system. Approves results and performs additional analysis as warranted.

    • Maintains and calibrates instruments in accordance with quality control standards. Performs proficiency testing. Participates in root cause analysis for deviance from proficiency norms.

    • Receives specimens, maintaining traceability and clear recordkeeping. Ensures proper specimen identification and labeling. Scans and sorts specimens for appropriate laboratory section routing.

    • Troubleshoots instrumentation when parameters fall outside of tolerances, up to and including contact and facilitation of on- or offsite vendor assistance.

    • Trains and orients new staff to section processes and expectations. Provides limited peer direction and supervises laboratory technicians in daily work.

    • Ensures quality of specimen through visual examination to quality standards. Prepares specimens for analysis with appropriate equipment.

    • Prepares reagents, controls, and other standards. Checks and maintains consumable levels for instrumentation.

    • Promotes a safe, clean and secure hospital environment for all, including the application of standard precautions and principles of infection control. Maintains laboratory integrity through the application of standard precautions and proper chemical hygiene as per regulatory guidelines.

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    Other information:

    Required

    • Bachelor’s Degree required.

    • Certified as a Medical Laboratory Scientist as issued by the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) Board of Certification

     

    or the American Medical Technologists (AMT) association.

    Preferred

    • Two (2) years of experience working in a laboratory setting.

     

    01.7060.2610

    Job Details

    Legal Employer: Pardee - HCHC

     

    Entity: Pardee UNC Health Care

     

    Organization Unit: Core Lab Pardee

     

    Work Type: Full Time

     

    Standard Hours Per Week: 40.00

     

    Work Assignment Type: Onsite

     

    Work Schedule: Day Job

     

    Location of Job: PARDEEHOSP

     

    Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: No

     

    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.

     

    Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.