Medical Lab Scientist III - Transfusion Medicine Service

UNC Health•Chapel Hill, NC

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Performs a variety of patient testing in multiple laboratory disciplines and specialty laboratories in support of clinical activities at UNC Health Care System. The role demonstrates advanced-level technologist competencies in testing and problem-solving, maintains and investigates laboratory equipment, results, specimens, and workflow, and may serve as a senior or lead technologist providing technical direction and consultation. The position also supports quality activities, laboratory operations, staff competency assessment, special projects, test development and validation, training, and regulatory compliance.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science, or a bachelor’s degree in Chemical or Biological Science, or an associate’s degree in Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technology.
For an associate degree in Clinical Lab Science, Medical Lab Technician, Chemical Science, or Biological Science: MLT (ASCP) or MLT (AMT) certification required.
For a bachelor’s degree in Chemical or Biological Science: ASCP categorical certification in the specialty area required.
For a bachelor’s degree in Clinical/Medical Lab Science: MT/MLS (ASCP) or MT/MLS (AMT) certification required.
For an associate degree with MLT (ASCP) or MLT (AMT) certification: four years of experience required.
For a bachelor’s degree in Chemical or Biological Science with ASCP categorical certification in the specialty area: three years of experience required.
For a bachelor’s degree in Clinical/Medical Lab Science with MT/MLS (ASCP) or MT/MLS (AMT) certification: two years of experience required.

Nice To Haves

CHT/CHS (ACHI) certification is acceptable for the Histocompatibility Laboratory.

Responsibilities

Produce accurate laboratory test results across CLIA testing levels and solve testing problems.
Maintain equipment and investigate problems involving equipment, test results, specimens, or workflow.
Serve as a senior or lead technologist in an area of expertise and provide technical direction to assigned personnel.
Provide laboratory testing consultation to members of the healthcare team.
Gather data for quality purposes.
May assess testing personnel competency levels.
Monitor daily operation of a laboratory section or work area.
Participate on teams or perform special projects and assignments, including inventory management, committee membership, new test development and validations, and linearity studies.
Perform and review quality control and proficiency testing in appropriate laboratories.
Review test results for report accuracy and ensure timely correction of errors.
Serve as a preceptor, teach multiple types of learners, and train new employees.
Build knowledge of and assist with regulatory compliance activities.
Perform other duties as assigned.