Medical Laboratory Scientist I (MT or MLS) – Pathology Hematology
Job Description
ECU Health Medical Center
ECU Health
About ECU Health Medical Center
ECU Health Medical Center, one of four academic medical centers in North Carolina, is the 974-bed flagship hospital for ECU Health and serves as the primary teaching hospital for The Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University. ECU Health Medical Center has achieved Magnet® designation twice and provides acute and intermediate care, rehabilitation and outpatient health services to a 29-county region that is home to more than 1.4 million people.
Position Summary
The Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) performs clinical laboratory tests by standard operating policies and procedures.
Understands method principles, performs quality control & calibrations, performs preventive maintenance, and analyzes results as to accuracy, acceptability and critical limits.
As a MLS, you will:
Prepare patient specimens as required for laboratory testing and perform laboratory tests specific to department
Monitor test results to assure test quality and validity
Communicate test results in a timely manner
Enter and retrieve data from laboratory computer systems
Clean and maintain laboratory equipment and environment
Demonstrate appropriate, caring behavior in the workplace, treating patients, their families, visitors and staff with respect and dignity
Works alternate shifts as required
Perform other duties as assigned, including, but not limited to, phlebotomy
Minimum Requirements
Bachelor’s degree or higher in Clinical Laboratory Science or Medical Technology, or a biological, chemical, or physical science from an accredited institution
Bachelor’s degree with a combination of 30 semester hours (45 quarter hours) in biology and chemistry, obtained within or in addition to the degree is also acceptable
For non-CLS/MT degrees, one year of experience in a clinical laboratory is required
Preferred
Certification as MLS, BB, C, H or MB by ASCP or other nationally recognized certifying agency
Other Information
40 hours a week
4 (10 hour) shifts
5:30 pm – 4:00 am
Required to work a rotational weekend schedule for every 3rd weekend
Career Level Availabilities / Growth Opportunities
Great Benefits
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General Statement
It is the goal of ECU Health and its entities to employ the most qualified individual who best matches the requirements for the vacant position.
Offers of employment are subject to successful completion of all pre-employment screenings, which may include an occupational health screening, criminal record check, education, reference, and licensure verification.
We value diversity and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Decisions of employment are made based on business needs, job requirements and applicant’s qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, genetic information and testing, family and medical leave, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression or any other status protected by law.
We prohibit retaliation against individuals who bring forth any complaint, orally or in writing, to the employer, or against any individuals who assist or participate in the investigation of any complaint.
Contact Information
For additional information, please contact:
Samantha Stewart, Recruiter
ECU Health Talent Acquisition
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