Medical laboratory scientist / medical laboratory technologist

Duration: Indefinite

Start Date: As soon as clearance is received from the facility

Schedule Options:

• 6:00 AM – 2:30 PM
• 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM
• 11:30 AM – 8:00 PM

Pay Rate: $30.74/hour (Base Salary: $25.65 + Health & Welfare: $5.09)

The contractor shall provide professional clinical laboratory testing services to inmates at FCC Butner. Services will be delivered within the facility’s medical department, supporting the health and diagnostic needs of the inmate population.

The contractor will function as a generalist, performing testing across all disciplines of the clinical laboratory, including:

• Hematology
• Transfusion Services
• Coagulation
• Urinalysis
• Infectious Disease
• Serology
• Chemistry

This role requires advanced, thorough knowledge of clinical laboratory sciences, including the ability to analyze human blood, tissues, and body fluids. The contractor must demonstrate:

• Specialized knowledge of clinical correlation and laboratory methodologies
• Proficiency in equipment/instrument maintenance and quality assurance
• Experience with external proficiency testing programs to maintain lab accreditation
• Competence in quality control procedures for equipment, reagents, and products

Responsibilities Include:

• Ordering studies in the Laboratory Information System
• Drawing and preparing blood samples
• Maintaining sharps accountability and lab logs
• Completing lab request forms and draw lists
• Managing supply inventory and equipment maintenance
• Preparing biological specimens for shipment
• Processing incoming and outgoing referral specimens
• Ensuring compliance with CLIA guidelines
• Communicating with the Laboratory Supervisor regarding services rendered and any issues

Note: While direct entries in inmate medical records are not typically required, some contractor-generated information may be included.

Qualifications:

• Certification from the College of American Pathologists (CAP) or the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP)
• Degree must be in Medical Laboratory Science or a related field (Biology or Chemistry degrees are not accepted)

Required Experience:

• Recent experience as an MLT or MLS within the last 3 years (new/recent grads are eligible)
• Strong knowledge of human specimen handling.
• Ability to perform testing in all major lab disciplines
• Advanced understanding of clinical laboratory science and analysis