Description

Medical Laboratory Technician (Hematopathology Specialist)

Carolinas Pathology Group | Charlotte, NC (USA)

ABOUT CAROLINAS PATHOLOGY GROUP 

Carolinas Pathology Group (CPG) has been providing pathology services to the Carolinas region since 1971. CPG offers the expertise of over 50 healthcare professionals including our board certified Anatomic and Clinical Pathologists, Doctoral Scientists, Pathologists' Assistants, and other lab personnel. Our staff provides comprehensive anatomic, clinical, and molecular pathology services to multiple health care systems and physician offices in the Carolinas. CPG is a private, physician owned network that focuses on providing the highest level of quality and care for our clients, physician partners, staff, and community. 

Please visit our website at www.carolinaspathology.com 

POSITION OVERVIEW

Carolinas Pathology Group is seeking a full-time Hematopathology Specialist who will be responsible for reviewing and performing differential counts on peripheral blood and bone marrow aspirate/bx for bone marrow cases and assess serum/urine electrophoretic separation for protein and immunofixation electrophoresis. The ideal candidate will have Hematology experience in a diagnostics laboratory and a strong commitment to excellent patient care. 

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Protein Electrophoresis duties, including serum protein electrophoresis, urine protein electrophoresis, serum/urine immunoelectrophoresis, and reflex studies.
• Hematology peripheral blood pathology review. 
• Coagulation mix study, coagulation platelet aggregation, and coagulation factor inhibition study. 
• Digital imaging of pathology slides, preparation of cases, and follow up tasks for weekly tumor board meetings.
• Fielding calls/researching requests for clinicians to assist in patient care.
• Retrieving and directing reports for testing performed at reference laboratories.
• Acting as a technical resource for clinicians, pathologists, and the clinical laboratory, including teaching abnormal morphology to new hire technologists.
• Coordinating sample preparation and triaging for testing.
• Engaging in projects to improve patient care, including but not limited to, bone marrow collection oversight, development and maintenance of bone marrow protocols, development and maintenance of bone marrow requisition, development of system wide proficiency testing for the clinical laboratory and remote slide review for pathology.
• Other duties as assigned. 

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s or associate degree in Medical Laboratory Technology, Biology or Chemistry from an accredited program.
• Current and active certification from the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) as a Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) or Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) or equivalent is required.
• 2 years of Hematology experience in a diagnostics laboratory, including abnormal cellular morphology is required. 
• 2 years of experience setting up, running, and reading lab tests is required.
• 2 years of experience operating laboratory instruments and systems is required. 
• Highly skilled and friendly communicator to assist customers and colleagues to achieve excellent quality patient care.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Computer skills, including strong typing ability and proficient use of Microsoft office.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• Schedule: Full-time; hours are variable based on staffing to volume.
• Work Environment: Frequently lift, carry, and/or push/pull items up to 25 pounds; long periods of standing or sitting at a workstation; frequent repetitive motions; the noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Carolinas Pathology Group offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package. Our benefits package currently includes medical, dental and vision coverages, company paid life and disability insurance, 401k plan, generous PTO, employee assistance and more. The benefits described here provide a basic outline of the company benefits offered to our employees. Summary plan documents of the current benefit plans are provided upon hire and are subject to change. 

We are an Equal Opportunity Employment employer dedicated to workforce diversity and a drug-free workplace.

Applicants must be able to pass a pre-employment background check and drug screen.