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About Duke University Health System Clinical Laboratories

Pursue your passion for caring and innovation as a team member in the state-of-the-art Duke Health laboratories. Duke Health laboratories are College of American Pathologists accredited and Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments certified. The multidisciplinary team is committed to serving the rare and complex testing needs of Duke Health's diverse patient population by providing timely and accurate results, educating the next generation of laboratorians, scientists and physicians, and researching and developing the cutting-edge diagnostics of tomorrow.

Medical Lab Scientist, Advanced in the Blood Gas Lab at Duke University Hospital. Sunday - Thursday, 11:00 p.m. - 7:30 a.m. May require working or on-call rotation for holidays.

This position is eligible for the third-shift differential of $3.90 and a $7,500 commitment bonus.

General Description
Perform a variety of routine and complex technical tasks in the performance of laboratory tests to obtain data for use in the diagnosis and treatment of disease. Job duties are dependent on the laboratory and may be composed of a combination of the following duties and responsibilities related to the specialization.

Duties and Responsibilities
Perform a variety of tests in clinical laboratories using standard techniques and equipment; perform related duties in the laboratory to include specimen handling, using manual and automatic equipment to test specimens, and perform and report analytical tests.

Operate manual or computerized instrumentation. Calibrate and maintain instrumentation according to standard operating procedures.

Process patient samples for testing using appropriate identification techniques and written procedures to ensure quality material for testing.

Perform basic troubleshooting of assay problems as directed by senior staff. Communicate problems/issues to appropriate individuals.

Maintain inventory of supplies and equipment.

Participate in the development of new medical laboratory tests and techniques.

Participate in the preparation for lab inspections. Review lab inspection documents and procedures to maintain knowledge. Bring any non-compliance issues to the attention of upper level staff.

Perform proficiency testing as directed to maintain compliance with regulatory agencies.

Document quality control and quality assurance results. Notify upper level personnel of instrument malfunctions or unusual or unexpected data or results.

Review written procedures and policies for accuracy and submit changes to manager or designee.

Understand, comply, and perform with all necessary safety procedures. Maintain compliance with safety training. Report all safety incidents within 24 hours.

Attend all laboratory meetings, safety and compliance training as required.

Comply with competency testing procedures for the laboratory staff.

Train new staff. Serve as a resource person/role model, as per guidelines determined by laboratory management. Comply with laboratory training programs.

Provide technical guidance and instruction to students, interns, residents, staff and other employees. Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein.

Use behaviors that support achievement of balanced scorecard targets and support DUHS values. Consistently cooperate and communicate effectively with co-workers to ensure effective workflow.

Required Qualifications
Education
Bachelors of Science/Bachelor of Arts in Chemical, Physical, Biological or Clinical Laboratory Science; or Medical Technology. Generalist certification required for General labs. Generalist/Specialty certification required for specialty labs.

Minimum educational or experience requirements may be modified on a case by case basis at the discretion of the CLIA director as long as minimal CLIA requirements are met by the employee for the tasks being performed.

Experience
Two years experience as a certified MLS.

Degrees, Licensure, and/or Certification
Generalist/Specialty Certification by a nationally recognized board/agency (required). Certification will vary depending on laboratory. Master in Science in lieu of certification for Biochemical Genetics Laboratory.

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