Medical Lab Scientist - Clinical Pediatrics - 3rd Shift

Medical Lab Scientist - Clinical Pediatrics - 3rd Shift

Work Arrangement : Requisition Number : 246592 Regular or Temporary : Regular Location :

Durham, NC, US, 27710

Personnel Area : DUHS CLINICAL LABS Date : Jul 10, 2024

At Duke Health, 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, join us and discover how we can 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.

Occ Summary

Perform a variety of routine and complex techn icalaboratoryand may be composed of a combination of the following dutie s athe diagnosisand treatment of disease.

Job duties are dependent on t hel tasks in theperformance of laboratory tests to obtain data for use i nndresponsibilities related to the specialization.

Work Perf ormed

Perform a variety of tests in clinical laboratories using s tandardtechniques and equipment; perform related duties in the laborator ytoinclude specimen handling, using manual and automatic equipment to te stspecimens, and perform and report analytical tests.

Operate manual or c omputerized instrumentation. Calibrate and maintaininstrumentation accor ding to standard operating procedures.

Process patient samples for testin g using appropriate identificationtechniques and written procedures to e nsure quality material fortesting.

Perform basic troubleshooting of assay problems as directed by seniorstaff. Communicate problems / issues to appr opriate individuals.

Maintain inventory of supplies and equipment.Partici pate in the development of new medical laboratory tests andtechniques.

Pa rticipate in the preparation for lab inspections. Review labinspectiondo cuments and procedures to maintain knowledge.

Bring anynon-complianceiss ues to the attention of upper level staff.Perform proficiency testingas directed to maintain compliance withregulatory agencies.

Document quality control and quality assurance results. Notify upperlevel personnelof in strument malfunctions or unusual or unexpected dataor results.

Review wri tten procedures and policies for accuracy and submit changesto manager o r designee.Understand, comply, and perform with all necessary safety pro cedures.

Maintain compliance with safety training. Report all safetyincid entswithin 24 hours.Attend all laboratory meetings, safety and complianc e training asrequired.

Comply with competency testing procedures for the laboratory staff.Train new staff. Serve as a resource person / rolemodel, as perguidelines determined by laboratory management.

Complywithto stud ents, interns,residents, staff and other employees. Perform otherlaborat orytraining programs.Provide technical guidance and instructionrelated d utiesincidental to the work described herein.

Use behaviors that support achievement of balanced scorecard targets andsupport DUHS values. Consis tently cooperate and communicate effectivelywith co-workers toensure eff ective workflow.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Level Characteristics

Promotion to this levelis dependen t upon successful completion ofleadership activities withinthe Clinical Ladder.Requires annual maintenance.

Within the clinical laboratories we e mbrace Duke's purpose, placing thepatient at the center ofeverything we do. We do this by demonstratingbehaviors that focus on delivering patien t- and family- centered careand embodying the values thatpromote a posit ive work culture.

We expectevery team member to commit tothese values an d hold each otheraccountable in the spirit of mutual respect and belongi ng.

Minimum Qualifications

Education

Bachelor's of Science / Bachelor of Arts in Chemical, Physical, Biological or Clinical Laboratory Science; or Medical Technology required.

Minimum educational or experience requirements may be modified on a on a case-by-case basis at the discretion of the CLIA (Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendment) director if minimal CLIA (Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendment) requirements are met by the employee for the tasks being performed.

Experience

None required

Degrees, Licensures, Certifications

Certification preferred.

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.

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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 essentialjob 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.

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