Medical Laboratory Scientist I (MT or MLS) - Generalist

Company: The Outer Banks Hospital, Inc.
Location: Nags Head
Posted on: April 12, 2025

Job Description:

ECU Health

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About The Outer Banks Hospital

The Outer Banks Hospital is a full-service critical access hospital offering a wide range of inpatient and outpatient services. The 21-bed facility is designed to meet the needs of the coastal community, whose year-round population of approximately 35,000 swells to about 350,000 in the summer season. Its campus includes four ORs, a medical/surgical unit, a labor & delivery suite with a dedicated caesarian section OR, a full rehabilitation therapy center, cancer treatment and radiation therapy center, and a 24-hour emergency department.

OBH is fully accredited, provides high quality care in a compassionate environment to all patients, regardless of their ability to pay, and has been nationally recognized for outstanding patient care.

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.

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

Bachelors degree or higher in Clinical Laboratory Science or Medical Technology, or a biological, chemical, or physical science from an accredited institution. Bachelors 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

3 Week Rotating Track Schedule (7 pm - 7 am)

Week 1: Thursday, Friday, Saturday
Week 2: Sunday, Wednesday, Thursday
Week 3: Wednesday, Thursday, Friday

Career Level Availabilities / Growth Opportunities

Great Benefits

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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 applicants 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.

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