Medical Technologist I / Medical Lab Technician - Microbiology at UNC Health Care summary:
As a Medical Technologist I / Medical Lab Technician in Microbiology, you will perform various patient testing and laboratory tasks to support clinical activities. Responsibilities include specimen processing, performing tests using manual and automated techniques, and collaborating with healthcare providers to report results. This role offers full-time, day-shift options and allows for a collaborative and inclusive work environment focused on improving community health.

Description

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Summary:

Both Medical Technologists and Medical Lab Technicians can apply to this position.

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

Performs a variety of patient testing and administrative tasks in support of the clinical activities in the UNCHCS.

This position has responsibilities in the Central Processing, Bacteriology, and Special Microbiology sections of the laboratory. The Special Microbiology section consists of Mycobacteriology, Mycology, Parasitology, and Sendouts. Responsibilities include but are not limited to processing and testing specimens by using manual techniques as well as total laboratory automation, mass spectrometry, and molecular methods. As a member of our team this candidate will also perform specimen processing and setup tasks, Gram stains, rapid antigen testing, plate reading of cultures, susceptibility testing, and organism identification. M(ASCP) and SM(ASCP) certifications are also acceptable.

Hours:

This is a dayshift position with a start time between 8:00am-10:00am. Start time to be discussed at time of interview.

Schedule options include: Eight-hour dayshift option, Monday-Friday with rotating weekends and holidays. Ten-hour dayshift option, Thursday-Sunday or Saturday-Tuesday, with rotating holidays.

*Other schedule options can be discussed at interview.

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:
● Must obtain certification within one year of becoming exam eligible.
Professional Experience Requirements:
● No prior experience required.
Knowledge/Skills/and Abilities Requirements:

Job Details
Legal Employer: STATE

Entity: UNC Medical Center

Organization Unit: Microbiology Laboratory

Work Type: Full Time

Standard Hours Per Week: 40.00

Work Schedule: Day Job

Location of Job: US:NC: Chapel Hill

Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: No

Work Assignment Type: Onsite

Salary Range: $24.13-$34.70 (Hiring Range)

Pay offers are determined by experience and internal equity

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.

Keywords:
Medical Technologist, Medical Lab Technician, Microbiology, Laboratory Testing, Specimen Processing, Quality Control, Clinical Laboratory Science, Healthcare, Bacteriology, Mycobacteriology