What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Laboratory Technologist II position at State of North Carolina?
50% Performing Laboratory Testing
This position must be capable of performing highly complex MSMS procedures while following proper standard and universal precautions on clinical specimens from newborns for the detection of amino acid disorders, fatty acid oxidation disorders, organic acidurias, and lysosomal storage disorders. This includes but is not limited to:
Punch initial, repeat, elevated specimens, PKUs, PTs, and special request samples taking care to ensure patient ID and specimen quality.
Prep specimens for all MSMS testing following the established SOPs, ensure accurate volumes and precise incubation times prior to loading samples.
Performing daily, weekly, monthly, and as needed maintenance to ensure optimal instrument performance.
Analyzing data and reporting initial, repeat, PKU and elevated trays for all MSMS assays, ensuring all results are accurate and meet quality control parameters.
10% Quality Assurance
Maintain quality assurance in the laboratory by completing competencies and quarterly proficiency specimens, reviewing and contributing to SOPs for new and existing test methods and complying with all CLIA and SLPH requirements. Maintain accurate specimen data through QA studies, QC review, and Result Monitoring.
Complete monthly QC Reviews.
Assist with Instrument Comparisons every 6 months and compile documentation for supervisory and management review.
Assist with Kit Lot Verification and establishing QC Ranges
Receive, log-in, oversee and ensure laboratory testing of PT specimens, review PT data, review data with supervisor, and assist with maintaining PT documentation in Lab.
Temperature monitoring
Complete Pipette & Timer Calibrations, and maintain documentation is maintained in Lab
Complete Monthly Review of Smart-Vue Report, and maintain documentation in Lab–
Provide instrument troubleshooting assistance, call service support when needed, and maintain service documentation in Lab.
Review Reagent Logs and Maintenance Logs, created updated logs, document missed documentation, and store completed logs.
Develop SOPs for new processes and update existing SOPs as needed.
Identify Non-Conforming Events and complete NCE documentation as needed
10% Quality Improvement
Participate in quality improvement projects to onboard new testing and enhance services provided by NBS MS/MS Laboratory.
Participate in validations to include planning for implementation, preparing, and running validation studies, compiling data, and designing workflows for the laboratory.
Write method validation plans.
Coordinate validation studies to include acquiring necessary resources to perform testing (reagents, specimens, QC, etc).
Analyzing validation data and compiling results for presentation to administration.
Provide training on new methodology to staff.
10% Safety
This position needs to ensure a safe work environment through the following measures.
Participating in required annual laboratory safety programs.
Using appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) and engineering controls. Ensuring work stations comply with health and safety regulations of the laboratory.
Keeping up with good laboratory practice (GLP).
Ensure all instruments and specimens are properly handled.
Demonstrating a strong work ethic with ability to pay attention to detail.
Ensuring a responsible teamwork spirit so that the safety of laboratory workflow is maintained.
10% Other Duties Assigned
The General Supervisor, in consultation with other General Supervisors and/or the unit manager, may request additional duties of this position to maintain operations. Such duties may include but are not limited to the following:
Cross training in other NBS laboratories to maintain operations and TAT.
Retrieving samples
Operating and evaluating instrumentation.
Training other personnel
About the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS):
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services manages the delivery of health and human-related services for all North Carolinians, especially our most vulnerable people – children, elderly, disabled and low-income families. The Department works closely with health care professionals, community leaders, advocacy groups, local, state and federal entities and many other stakeholders to make this happen.
About the State Laboratory of Public Health (SLPH):
The State Laboratory of Public Health (SLPH), we provide medical and environmental laboratory services such as testing, consultation, and training, to public and private health provider organizations responsible for the promotion, protection, and assurance of the health of North Carolina citizens. SLPH serves the entire state as a reference laboratory for difficult, unusual, or otherwise unavailable laboratory procedures and assist in the development, evaluation, and standardization of medical and environmental laboratory testing procedures. We provide training and consultation to improve and assure quality services in other laboratories and certify milk and water laboratories and milk analysts. We test for Acanthamoeba to Zika and everything in between!
Visit our website at http://slph.ncpublichealth.com to learn more.
Campus Amenities and Benefits at the State Laboratory of Public Health:
- 220,000 square feet campus built in 2012
- Plentiful Free Parking
- Easy access to shopping centers, the state art museum, healthcare providers, and highways (70, 40 and 440)
- Break Rooms with Vending Machines, Ice Machines, Coffee Makers, Magazines, and Commercial Grade Microwave Ovens
- Patio Dining with Umbrellas
- Weekly Food Trucks, including Double Food Truck Fridays
- Car Cleaning and Detailing Services On-site bimonthly
- Wellness Activities
- Fitness Center with Exercise Equipment and Classes
- Annual Flu Shot Clinic for Employees and Families
- Monthly and Quarterly Workshop Sessions
- Employee Engagement and Staff Development Activities
- NCSLPH Employee Recognition Programs
- State Health Plan and State of NC Employee Benefits
Compensation and Benefits:
The State of North Carolina offers excellent comprehensive benefits. Employees can participate in health insurance options, standard and supplemental retirement plans, and the NCFlex program (numerous high-quality, low-cost benefits on a pre-tax basis). Employees also receive paid vacation, sick, and community service leave. In addition, paid parental leave is available to eligible employees. Visit website for benefits.
For more information about DHHS: https://www.ncdhhs.gov/Listed below are the knowledge, skills and abilities (KSAs) associated with the position. These KSAs, along with the minimum education and experience listed, are required in order to be deemed "eligible" for the position therefore you must provide supporting information, within the body of your application, to demonstrate your possession of each KSA listed. Any information listed under the text resume section or on an attachment will not be considered for qualifying credit.
Qualified applicants must document on the application that they possess all of the following:
- Must have demonstrated experience in clinical laboratories, including mass spectrometry testing with a strong understanding of the theoretical principles involved in liquid chromatography, flow injection analysis, and tandem mass spectrometry
- Must have demonstrated experience in analytical troubleshooting skills and correcting breakdowns in test procedures and instrumentation.
- Must be able to understand and interpret large data sets for trending analysis.
- Must have demonstrated superb organizational skills and attention to detail that will allow them to coordinate multifaceted testing activities
- Must be capable of working independently with minimal supervision, to understand and follow complex oral and written instructions.
- Must be capable of working with a high degree of precision and accuracy to produce quality laboratory data.
- Must have good communication skills to relay information to laboratory staff and clients and have some supervisory or leadership skills so they are capable of supervising staff in the absence of the laboratory supervisor.
- Considerable knowledge of biochemical pathways monitored in metabolism.
- Considerable knowledge of safety procedures for working in a hazardous environment.
- Working knowledge of the state laws and regulations pertinent to the analytical regulatory work being performed.
- Must have the ability to train others in performing laboratory procedures.
- Demonstrates strong and thorough documentation skills with an understanding of good laboratory documentation practices.
- Must have demonstrated experience in problem solving and critical thinking skills.
Physical Requirements:
• Climbing
• Balancing
• Stooping
• Kneeling
• Crouching
• Reaching
• Standing
• Walking
• Pushing
• Pulling
• Lifting
• Fingering
• Grasping
• Feeling
• Talking
• Hearing
• Repetitive Motions
• Smelling Some state job postings say you can qualify by an “equivalent combination of education and experience.” If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See https://oshr.nc.gov/experience-guide for details.
Qualified applicants must possess, and application must clearly reflect work experience that demonstrates the following:
Bachelors degree in medical laboratory technology, chemistry or a biological science from an appropriately accredited institution and two years of experience in a medical laboratory in the assigned area;
OR
Associate s degree in medical technology from an appropriately accredited institution and three years of medical laboratory experience;
OR
Completion of a certified laboratory assistant course in medical technology or a comparable course from an appropriately accredited institution and four years of medical laboratory experience;
OR
An equivalent combination of education and experience.
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is an Equal Opportunity Employer who embraces an Employment First philosophy which consists of complying with all federal laws, state laws and Executive Orders. We are committed to reviewing requests for reasonable accommodation at any time during the hiring process or while on the job. For more information about DHHS: https://www.ncdhhs.gov/.
DHHS uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions subject to the State Human Resources Act with the most qualified individuals. Hiring salary will be based on relevant qualifications, internal equity, and budgetary considerations pertinent to the advertised position.
It is critical to our screening and salary determination process that applications contain comprehensive information. Information should be provided in the appropriate areas to include the beginning and ending dates of jobs worked, education with the date graduated, all work experience, and certificates / licenses. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing this application. Answers to Supplemental Questions must refer to education or work experience listed on this application to receive credit. Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.
- Applicants seeking Veteran's Preference must attach a DD-214 Member-4 Form (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to their applications.
- Applicants seeking National Guard Preference must attach a NGB 23A (RPAS) if they are a current member of the NC National Guard in good standing. If a former member of the NC National Guard, who served for at least 6 years and was discharged under honorable conditions, they must attach either a DD256 or NGB 22.
- If applicants earned college credit hours but did not complete a degree program, they must attach an unofficial transcript to each application to receive credit for this education.
- Applicants may be subject to a criminal background check. All candidates selected for positions considered "Positions of Trust" will be subject to a criminal background check.
Applications for positions requiring specific coursework must be accompanied by a copy of the applicant's transcript. Applicants with degrees not conferred at a United States college or university must attach verification that their degree is equivalent to a similar degree from a U.S. institution. The Office of State Human Resources uses the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) as a referral resource for applicants who need to have their credentials certified as equivalent. For a list of organizations that perform this specialized service, please visit the NACES membership website at https://www.naces.org/members. Transcripts, degree evaluations and cover letters may be uploaded with your application.
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Salary : $57,712 - $95,224
