Medical Laboratory Scientist / Medical Laboratory Technologist
About The Position
Provide professional clinical laboratory testing services to inmates at FCC Butner within the facility’s medical department, supporting the health and diagnostic needs of the inmate population. The contractor will work as a generalist and perform testing across all major clinical laboratory disciplines: hematology, transfusion services, coagulation, urinalysis, infectious disease, serology, and chemistry. The role requires advanced, thorough knowledge of clinical laboratory sciences and the ability to analyze human blood, tissues, and body fluids. The contractor must have specialized knowledge of clinical correlation and laboratory methodologies; proficiency in equipment and instrument maintenance and quality assurance; experience with external proficiency testing programs to maintain laboratory accreditation; and competence in quality control procedures for equipment, reagents, and products. The position is of indefinite duration and begins as soon as clearance is received from the facility. Schedule options are 6:00 AM–2:30 PM, 7:30 AM–4:00 PM, or 11:30 AM–8:00 PM. Pay is $30.74 per hour, consisting of a $25.65 base salary and $5.09 health and welfare.
Requirements
- Certification from the College of American Pathologists (CAP) or the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP).
- A degree in Medical Laboratory Science or a related field; Biology and Chemistry degrees are not accepted.
- Recent experience as an MLT or MLS within the last 3 years; new or recent graduates are eligible.
- Strong knowledge of human specimen handling.
- Ability to perform testing in all major laboratory disciplines.
- Advanced understanding of clinical laboratory science and analysis.
- Specialized knowledge of clinical correlation and laboratory methodologies.
- Proficiency in equipment and instrument maintenance and quality assurance.
- Experience with external proficiency testing programs to maintain laboratory accreditation.
- Competence in quality control procedures for equipment, reagents, and products.
Responsibilities
- Order studies in the Laboratory Information System.
- Draw and prepare blood samples.
- Maintain sharps accountability and laboratory logs.
- Complete laboratory request forms and draw lists.
- Manage supply inventory and equipment maintenance.
- Prepare biological specimens for shipment.
- Process incoming and outgoing referral specimens.
- Ensure compliance with CLIA guidelines.
- Communicate with the Laboratory Supervisor regarding services rendered and any issues.
- Perform testing across clinical laboratory disciplines, including hematology, transfusion services, coagulation, urinalysis, infectious disease, serology, and chemistry.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
