Medical Lab Technologist - Boone, United States - Appalachian State

Description

Posting DetailsWork experience or education that is NOT included on the application will NOT be considered when screening your application.

Please include ALL work experience and education on the application to ensure that you receive the appropriate credit toward qualification for this position.

Position Summary Information Classification Title Medical Laboratory Technologist Working Title Medical Lab Technologist Working Location (City, State) Boone, NC Job Category 3 Position Number Department Health Services Description of University Appalachian State University, in North Carolina's Blue Ridge Mountains, prepares students to lead purposeful lives as global citizens who understand and engage their responsibilities in creating a sustainable future for all.

The transformational Appalachian experience promotes a spirit of inclusion that brings people together in inspiring ways to acquire and create knowledge, to grow holistically, to act with passion and determination, and embrace diversity and difference.

As one of 17 campuses in the University of North Carolina system, Appalachian enrolls more than 20,000 students, has a low student-to-faculty ratio and offers more than 150 undergraduate and graduate majors.

Minimum Qualifications Graduation from a four-year college or university with a degree in medical technology, chemistry, or a biological science or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Additional Requirements:
May require compliance with current Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) regulations


Special Note:

This is a generalized representation of positions in this class and is not intended to identify essential work functions per ADA.

Examples of competencies are primarily those of the majority of positions in this class, but may not be applicable to all positions.

License/Certification RequiredEssential Job Functions This position is viewed as a certified Medical Lab Technologist.

The person in this position will be required to perform moderately complex to highly complex laboratory tests with minimal or no supervision.

The various areas of the laboratory in which testing is done are:
hematology, chemistry, urinalysis, microbiology, immunology, EKG?s and phlebotomy.

The technologist must be able to perform these tests with precision, accuracy and must be able to report out results within the laboratory's established turn around times.

This person will be required to perform and document all Quality Control and be able to evaluate any results, which deviate from the established normal values.

This person will be required to follow all Quality Assurance Procedures and document any corrective action taken when necessary.

This person will recognize and follow all safety regulations and adhere to all guidelines set for clinical laboratories by OSHA, CLIA, ASCP and AMT.

This person will be required to operate and use all laboratory equipment and testing kits and be knowledgeable in the troubleshooting techniques of each one.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities Required for this Position Possess the educational level for med lab technologist or medical laboratory technician.

Maintain current level of proficiency. Maintain current appropriate national and/or state certifications.

Preferred Qualifications Graduation from a four-year college or university with a degree in medical technology, chemistry, or a biological science or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Additional Requirements:
May require compliance with current Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) regulations


Special Note:

This is a generalized representation of positions in this class and is not intended to identify essential work functions per ADA.

Examples of competencies are primarily those of the majority of positions in this class, but may not be applicable to all positions.

Type of Position Permanent Full-Time Staff/Non-Faculty Staff/Non-Faculty Appointment Type 1.0 Work Schedule/Hours Monday through Friday 8:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M. Hours may vary some as determined by supervisor.

Number of Hours Per Week 40 Number of Months Per Year 12 Mandatory Staff Yes Physical Demands of Position Laboratory work requires visual, acute hearing, fingering, and lifting.

Ability to multitask in a high volume clinic setting. Ability to accurately read testing results as errors could be life threatening. Walking and standing are required. Skillful use with needles is required.

Proper PPE must be used to transport specimens to work areas, skillful use of laboratory equipment can also be physically demanding.

Preparation of patients for various laboratory tests can be physically as well as emotionally fatiguing. This person will know their physical limitations in order not to compromise safety, the patients safety or co-workers safety.

Overall Competency Level Journey Salary Grade EquivalencySalary RangeAnticipated Hiring Range $49,596 - $54,782 Required Functional Competencies to Successfully Perform Job Duties.

Laboratory Operations:

Organizes and directs the daily activities of the laboratory; participates with supervisor in work planning, staff training, evaluating work, and counseling.

Serves as an expert in directing the work in specialized testing areas. 2.

Manages laboratory resources including inventory control; manages storage and acquisition of specimens; establishes priorities in the use of resources; may monitor expenditures.

3. Researches and recommends purchase of new and/or replacement of equipment and supplies. 4. Evaluates and modifies quality control procedures. Reviews work of others for conformance with quality control procedures; maintains quality control records. 5. Performs safety checks; ensures compliance with health and safety guidelines. Trains others.


Laboratory Testing and Analysis:
1. Performs complex laboratory procedures; recognizes deviations from expected and/or normal results; analyzes results for possible solutions. 2. Recommends new test methodologies and/or modifies existing ones to achieve desired results; evaluates new techniques. 3. Prepares and analyzes a variety of data; provides detailed documentation and analysis of clinical and research data. 4. Provides clinical interface and discusses results with clinicians; answers inquiries about test results.
Pay will be commensurate with applicant competencies, budget, equity and market considerations.

Posting Details Information Posting Date 04/23/2024 Closing Date 05/07/2024 Competency Level Statement If no applicants apply who meet the required competencies, then management may consider other applicants at a lower competency level.

Special Instructions to Applicants Required documents to attach:
Cover Letter and Resume.
Please list a minimum of 3 professional references in the application or attach a List of References with Contact InformationSearch Chair Name Beth Bunn Search Chair Email Applicant Pool Preference External (Post on the Web) Posting Number P Quick Link