Medical Laboratory Scientist II (Mls) - Pathology-Microbiology

Job Description

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. 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

• Assist in orientation or training of new or less experienced employees or students

• 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

• 1-2 years of experience in a clinical laboratory as a Medical Laboratory Scientist

Preferred:

• Certification as MLS, BB, C, H or MB by ASCP or other nationally recognized certifying agency

Other Information

• 20 hours a week

• Weekdays (7 am - 3:30 pm)

• Required to work rotational weekends every 3rd weekend

• Career Level Opportunities / 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