Molecular Technician

at  Novant Health

Overview:
Works under the supervision of the Pathology Laboratory Manager. The Molecular Technician prepares and performs molecular testing. The technician also prepares cytologic specimens and assists in fine needle aspirate specimen collection. The MolecularTechnician is responsible for transporting specimens, documenting receipt, processing specimens, preparing specimens for testing and entering patient and specimen information into the Anatomic Pathology computer system. The Technician serves as a primary link for the laboratory and interacts with physicians, guests, patients, family members, and other Medical Center staff to obtain or clarify information for laboratory records. Must have excellent prioritization skills, ability to manage multiple tasks and excellent customer service skills. Assist Pathology Laboratory Manager in assuring department meets all standards for CAP, JCAHO, OSHA, Infection Control, Safety and NHRMC Standards. Must have skills to assist in teaching, assessing and training of staff and students. Other functions to be performed include clerical, telephone and computer entry. The initial competency assessment should be done six months post training, and annually thereafter. For documentation of testing performed, see the Education/Training/Competency file for the individual employee. Performs other duties as assigned.
At Novant Health, one of our core values is diversity and inclusion. By engaging the strengths and talents of each team member, we ensure a strong organization capable of providing remarkable healthcare to our patients, families and communities. Therefore, we invite applicants from all group dynamics to apply to our exciting career opportunities.

Qualifications:

• Education: BS in Cytology, Histology, Molecular Pathology or related biological science, OR 60 semester hours including either 24 semester hours of medical laboratory courses or 24 semester hours of science courses (6 hours chemistry; 6 hours biology; and 12 hours in chemistry, biology, or medical laboratory technology, or any combination).
• Licensure/Certification:MP(ASCP), preferred.
• Additional Skills (required): 1 to 2 years laboratory experience, preferred.

Responsibilities:

It is the responsibility of every Novant Health team member to deliver the most remarkable patient experience in every dimension, every time.

• Our team members are part of an environment that fosters team work, team member engagement and community involvement.
• The successful team member has a commitment to leveraging diversity and inclusion in support of quality care.
• All Novant Health team members are responsible for fostering a safe patient environment driven by the principles of “First Do No Harm”.

Please refer the Job description for details