Medical Technologist II - Core Lab

Company: UNC Health Care
Location: Chapel Hill
Posted on: August 2, 2022

Job Description:

Description Become part of an inclusive organization with over 40,000 diverse employees, whose mission is to improve the health and well-being of the unique communities we serve.Summary:This position is eligible for our Clinical Laboratory Incentive Program which includes your choice of $10,000 Tuition Loan Forgiveness or $5,000 Commitment Incentive. To learn more on the incentive program guidelines and eligible positions, visit
Performs a variety of patient testing in multiple laboratory disciplines and in specialty laboratories, in support of clinical activities in the UNCHCS.Days of the week: Monday through Friday and rotating weekends. Hours: 23:15 - 07:45. (Example: Being scheduled for a Monday shift means you are to report to work on Sunday night at 23:15 and your shift ends Monday morning at 07:45).
Responsibilities:
1. Investigates problems with equipment, test results, specimens, and/or workflow.
2. May serve as a Lead Technologist or Program Manager in areas such as quality control, education, competency, equipment, safety, etc.
3. Monitors daily operation of laboratory section or work area.
4. Participates on teams or performs special projects/assignments
5. Performs non-routine, more complex test procedures including special chemical, microscopic and bacteriologic laboratory tests. Observes tests and reactions and provides data.
6. Performs quality control and equipment maintenance in the appropriate laboratories.
7. Reports results to healthcare providers. Consults/confers with healthcare providers regarding test results.
8. Reviews test results to ensure accuracy of report and timely correction of errors.
9. Trains new employees. Teaches Clinical Laboratory Science students and Pathology residents. Serves as a technical resource.

Other Information Other information:
Education Requirements:
Requires Bachelor's of Science degree.
Licensure/Certification Requirements:
Requires MLS/MT (ASCP), MT (NCA), or MT (AMT) certification.
Professional Experience Requirements:
Requires two years of experience at the medical laboratory technologist, cytotechnologist, or histotechnologist level.
Knowledge/Skills/and Abilities Requirements:

Job Details Legal Employer: STATEEntity: UNC Medical Center
Organization Unit: Core Laboratory Work Type: Full Time
Standard Hours Per Week: 40.00Work Schedule: Night JobLocation of Job: US:NC:Chapel HillExempt From Overtime: Exempt: No

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