Medical Laboratory Scientist I (MLS or MT)

Job Description

ECU Health

About ECU Health Duplin Hospital

ECU Health Duplin Hospital is an 81-bed facility located in Kenansville, North Carolina. The 15-bed emergency department serves approximately 25,000 patients per year. In addition to providing general medical and surgical services, ECU Health Duplin Hospital offers chemotherapy and other cancer infusion interventions and has earned national designation as a Primary Stroke Center.

Position Summary

The Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) performs clinical laboratory tests by standard operating policies and procedures.

As a MLS, you will be required to:

• Understand method principles

• Perform quality control & calibrations

• Perform preventive maintenance

• Analyze results as to accuracy, acceptability and critical limits

• 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

• 36 hours a week

• Primarily Weekends (Friday - Sunday)

• Days - 3 (12 hour) shifts

• Required to work weekdays and other shifts, as needed

• Career Level Availabilities / Growth Opportunities

• Great Benefits

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, Talent Acquisition Consultant

ECU Health Talent Acquisition