MEDICAL LABORATORY TECHNICIAN

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GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

The primary purpose of the Laboratory is to provide specimen collection and testing services to the Durham County Department of Public Health Clinics, Environmental Health, and Lincoln Community Health Center to assist with medical/environmental services that enhance the general health and well-being of the county.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The functions listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this position. Management may assign additional functions related to the type of work of the position as necessary.

• The Medical Laboratory Technician is responsible for providing quality-assured laboratory services.
• This position must function with a high level of self-direction and requires teamwork on a daily basis to solve patient care and analytical issues in the laboratory as they occur.
• This position is expected to engage effectively in discussions with the Laboratory Supervisor, Technical Consultant, and clinicians. Verbal and/or written communications as well as excellent customer service skills are required.
• Performs related work as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• General practical and theoretical knowledge of the variety of laboratory procedures applicable to the area(s) of work;
• General practical and considerable theoretical knowledge of laboratory equipment, instrumentation, and terminology;
• General knowledge of the basic pathophysiological processes being monitored and how the medical laboratory science is applied in the medical field;
• Skill in the use of laboratory equipment and in the performance of procedures;
• Ability to make accurate observations and written reports of test results;
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions;
• Ability to instruct students and other health professionals in laboratory procedures and instrumentation;
• Ability to work as part of a team;
• Strong computer skills including Microsoft Excel and Laboratory Information Systems.

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• Associate's degree in medical technology from an appropriately accredited institution or completion of a certified laboratory assistant course in medical technology or a comparable course, and one year of medical laboratory experience; or high school or General Educational Development diploma and three years of medical laboratory experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

SPECIAL CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSES REQUIREMENTS:

• Certification by the American Society of Clinical Pathologists (ASCP) and/or National Credentialing Agency (NCA) as a Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT), or equivalent

To further the mission of the Durham County Department of Public Health (DCoDPH) to partner with our community to advance health equity, protect the environment, and promote health and wellness for all, DCoDPH is implementing the employee vaccination and tuberculosis screening policies. All DCoDPH employees are considered healthcare personnel (HCP) working in a health care setting with the potential for exposure to patients and/or infectious materials and, therefore, are required to comply and provide documented proof of the following:

• Measles, Mumps & Rubella (MMR) vaccination/immunity
• Varicella-Zoster Virus (Chicken Pox) vaccination/immunity
• Tdap (Tetanus, Diphtheria, Pertussis)
• Tuberculosis (TB) baseline screening within the last twelve (12) months prior to employment
• Hepatitis B vaccination/immunity – only required for DCoDPH employees with potential Bloodborne Pathogen (BBP) exposures.

Identified DCoDPH HCP with potential Bloodborne Pathogen (BBP) exposure have an additional requirement for the Hepatitis B vaccination. Required vaccination, serological testing to determine immunity, and baseline tuberculosis screening are available for all Public Health employees who elect to become DCoDPH patients upon request and at no cost.

Proof of vaccination and tuberculosis screening must be provided to Human Resources within seven (7) business days prior to the date of employment.

AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT COMPLIANCE:

Durham County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. ADA requires Durham County to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities. Prospective and current employees are encouraged to discuss ADA accommodations with management.