Medical Technologist I - Core Laboratory

Description

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This position is eligible for our Clinical Laboratory Incentive Program. To learn more on the incentive program guidelines and eligible positions, visit https : / / jobs.unchealthcare.org / pages / lab-incentive-program?&bid=12881

Summary :

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 :

Monday-Friday, 11 : 30pm to 8 : 00am, with 1 in 4 weekends and rotating holidays. Alternative schedules are available and can be discussed.

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 Information

Other 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 :

Professional Experience Requirements :

Knowledge / Skills / and Abilities Requirements :

Job Details

Legal Employer : STATE

Entity : UNC Medical Center

Organization Unit : Core Laboratory

Work Type : Full Time

Standard Hours Per Week : 40.00

Salary Range : $26.59 - $38.23 per hour (Hiring Range)

Pay offers are determined by experience and internal equity

Work Assignment Type : Onsite

Work Schedule : Night Job

Location of Job : US : NC : Chapel Hill

Exempt From Overtime : Exempt : No

This is a State position employed by UNC Health Care System with UNC Health benefits. If, however, you are presently an employee of another North Carolina agency and currently participate in TSERS or the ORP, you will be eligible to continue participating in those plans at UNC Health.

Qualified 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.