Medical Technologist I / Medical Lab Technician - Core

Company: UNC Health Care
Location: Chapel Hill
Posted on: April 15, 2024

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:Both Medical Technologists and Medical Lab Technicians may apply to this postingThis position is eligible for our Clinical Laboratory Incentive Program. To learn more on the incentive program guidelines and eligible positions, visit - -Performs a variety of patient testing and administrative tasks in support of the clinical activities in the UNCHCS. -The Core Laboratory is comprised of multiple testing areas- Chemistry, Toxicology, Blood Gas Analysis, Urinalysis, Coagulation, Automated Hematology and Manual Hematology, including Smear Review and Body Fluid Analysis, and Specimen Processing. -Hours: -7:30am-4:00pm Monday-Friday with 1 in 4 weekends and holidays. Alternative schedules available.Responsibilities:1. Investigates problems with equipment, test results, specimens, and/or workflow.2. May participate on teams or perform special projects/assignments.3. May perform teaching of Clinical Laboratory Science students and Pathology residents and training of new employees. May serve as a technical resource.4. Performs quality control and equipment maintenance in the appropriate laboratory.5. Performs routine and less standardized test procedures which includes special chemical, microscopic and bacteriologic laboratory tests. Observes tests and reactions and provides data.6. Prepares specimens and reagents, solutions, heat, or filters as required.7. Reports results to healthcare providers. Consults/confers with health care providers regarding test results.8. Reviews test results to ensure accuracy of report and timely correction of errors.Other InformationOther information:Education Requirements:--- Requires Bachelor's of Science degree. Must meet eligibility requirements upon hire to sit for MT exam within 12 months of hire.Licensure/Certification Requirements:--- Must obtain certification within one year of becoming exam eligible.Professional Experience Requirements:--- No prior experience required.Knowledge/Skills/and Abilities Requirements:Job DetailsLegal Employer: -STATEEntity: UNC Medical CenterOrganization Unit: Core Laboratory -Work Type: Full TimeStandard Hours Per Week: 40.00Work Schedule: Day JobLocation of Job: US:NC:Chapel HillExempt From Overtime: Exempt: NoMT Salary Range: $24.13- $34.70 (Hiring Range)MLT Salary Range: $20.88- $30.00 (Hiring Range)Pay offers are determined by experience and internal equityQualified applicants will be considered without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.UNC Health makes reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as applicants and employees with disabilities. All interested applicants are invited to apply for career opportunities. Please email applicant.accommodations@unchealth.unc.edu if you need a reasonable accommodation to search and/or to apply for a career opportunity.

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