Medical Laboratory Technologist

Student Health Services provides quality health care for students enrolled at Fayetteville State University. Student Health Services promotes and maintains conditions that are conducive for healthful living, to guide and encourage students to accept health as a positive value of life, and to stimulate an interest in students to make healthy adjustments to their environment. Activities of Student Health Services are conducted with special emphasis on the promotion of the nine dimensions of wellness and good bio-psycho-social health care. Student Health Services has the mission of serving as the student's initial contact for the assessment of health problems or concerns. Students are provided with reasonable quality health care for minor illnesses and injuries and are referred to specialists or consultants when necessary. Each healthcare visit is used as an opportunity for health education.

Student Health Services provides student-centered medical and wellness services that are affordable and accessible. Utilizes a multidisciplinary and collaborative approach to wellness and health care. Provides an environment of inclusion, respect, and appreciation of diversity. Promotes professional excellence, responsiveness, and ethical practice. Student Health Services is committed to the support of the educational, research, and service missions of the university.

Primary Purpose of the Position:
The medical lab technologist demonstrates proficiency and follows testing procedures and policies by adhering to equipment and work area quality assurance guidelines and documenting corrective action for any non-conforming event. Prepares reagents, maintains an adequate supply of materials for test procedures, and manages inventory to reduce departmental waste/expense effectively. Exercises clinical judgment in assessing priorities while identifying, problem-solving, and offering solutions to test systems through the appropriate Customer channels, i.e., contacts hotline to troubleshoot with a specialist when necessary to resolve the issue or set up service when applicable. Assists with review and revision of procedures and documentation related to accreditation, adhering to all regulatory requirements for various authorities, including but not limited to Commission on Office Laboratory ( COLA), Clinical Laboratory Improvements Amendments ( CLIA), Occupational Safety and Health Administration ( OSHA) and Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care ( AAAHC).

A high school diploma or equivalency and one year of laboratory experience, or an equivalent combination of training and experience, are required.

Education : Bachelor's degree in medical technology, chemistry, or biological science or equivalent combination of training and experience. MLT: Associate degree in science and MLT certification

Experience Required: Requires at least three years of experience testing with human specimens as a medical laboratory technologist. Must have supervised a moderate complexity lab for two years. Hematology and Chemistry expertise is required.

Please make sure that the work history listed on your application is identical to the work history listed on your resume. The application must be filled out completely, Do Not Use the phrase "see resume."
Please list at least three (3) professional references to include a current supervisor. References will only be contact if you are selected for the position and with your permission.

If no applicants apply who meet the required competency level and training & experience requirements, then management may consider other applicants. Salary would be determined based on competencies, equity, budget, and market considerations.

Fayetteville State University is committed to equality of educational opportunity and employment and does not discriminate against applicants, students, or employees based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity,sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information or veteran status. Moreover, Fayetteville State University values diversity and actively seeks to recruit talented students, faculty, and staff from diverse backgrounds.

Fayetteville State University is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor and seeks priority referrals of protected veterans for our openings.