Medical Laboratory Specialist

1 week ago


Durham, North Carolina, United States Duke University Full time

At Duke University, we're driven by a commitment to compassionate care that changes the lives of patients, their loved ones, and the greater community. No matter where your talents lie, you'll have the opportunity to advance health together.

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 Laboratory Specialist in Specimen Management at Duke University Hospital. This position is eligible for the second-shift differential and a $5,000 commitment bonus. Key Responsibilities
  • Perform routine tests in clinical laboratories for use in the treatment and diagnosis of disease using standard techniques and equipment.
  • Participate in various complex technical tasks in performing laboratory tests to obtain data for use in the diagnosis and treatment of disease.
  • Prepare sterile media in plates, jars, or test tubes for use in growing bacterial cultures.
  • Incubate culture for specific times at prescribed temperatures.
  • Understand and comply with laboratory Quality Control and Quality Assurance policies and procedures for instrumentation and testing.
  • Prepare solutions, reagents, and stains, following standard laboratory formulas and procedures.
  • Maintain detailed records of tests performed and report laboratory test results to appropriate personnel.
  • Recognize Quality Control shifts and trends and take appropriate action whenever necessary.
  • Calibrate and perform routine maintenance on test equipment, clean and sterilize laboratory equipment, glassware, and instruments, and maintain laboratory supply of chemicals and glassware.
  • Perform routine maintenance on equipment.
  • Collect blood specimens from patients using venipuncture, or heel or finger stick.
  • Carry out Point-of-Care Testing waived tests and urinalysis without a microscope.
  • Utilize various hospital and laboratory information systems and software.
  • Interact in a professional and courteous manner with doctors, nurses, and other personnel to provide technical guidance and address concerns.
  • Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein.
Requirements
  • Experience involving patient contact, customer service in a medical setting, and strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Basic knowledge of medical terminology. Working knowledge of laboratory and hospital computer systems is helpful.
  • Basic knowledge of laboratory safety and infection control procedures and practices including standard precautions and hazardous chemical handling.
  • Ability to demonstrate required dexterity, knowledge, and ability to complete assigned laboratory tasks and skills, attention to detail, and compliance with all appropriate regulatory and safety requirements.
  • Ability to maintain effective working relationships with other employees.
Education AA or AS Degree. Minimal educational or experience requirements may be modified on a case-by-case basis at the discretion of the CLIA (Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendment) director if minimal CLIA requirements are met by the employee for the tasks being performed. Experience No experience is required (meet CLIA requirements). Degrees, Licensures, Certifications Certification as a Medical Laboratory Technician by a nationally recognized board/agency (required, within 18 months). Duke is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual's age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status. Duke aspires to create a community built on collaboration, innovation, creativity, and belonging. Our collective success depends on the robust exchange of ideas—an exchange that is best when the rich diversity of our perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences flourishes. To achieve this exchange, it is essential that all members of the community feel secure and welcome, that the contributions of all individuals are respected, and that all voices are heard. All members of our community have a responsibility to uphold these values. Essential Physical Job Functions: Certain jobs at Duke University and Duke University Health System may include essential job functions that require specific physical and/or mental abilities. Additional information and provision for requests for reasonable accommodation will be provided by each hiring department. Duke University

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