Clinical Lab Assistant

UNC Health Care; Chapel Hill (NC); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization dedicated to enhancing the health of diverse communities. This role involves preparing patient specimens and providing technical support in a clinical environment. You will consult with healthcare providers, troubleshoot equipment, and assist in training future professionals. With a commitment to inclusivity, this position offers a supportive atmosphere where your contributions can significantly impact patient care. If you're looking to make a difference in a dynamic team, this opportunity is for you.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required; Bachelor's preferred.
• No licensure or certification required.

Responsibilities

• Consult with healthcare providers regarding specimen suitability.
• Investigate and troubleshoot problems with equipment and procedures.
• Assist in teaching Clinical Laboratory Science students.

Skills

Specimen processing

Quality control

Equipment maintenance

Education

High School diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Job Description

Description

Become part of an inclusive organization with over 40,000 teammates, whose mission is to improve the health and well-being of the unique communities we serve.

Summary:
Prepares patient specimens for analysis and/or provide technical support for a specific clinical service or program.

Standard hours:

Monday-Friday 2:00pm-10:30pm

1 in 4 weekends and rotating holidays.

Weekend and holiday - Hours 3:30pm-11:00pm.

Responsibilities:
1. Consults/confers with healthcare providers and/or laboratory supervisor regarding specimen suitability, procedures, media preparation or instrument function checks.
2. Investigates and troubleshoots problems with equipment, procedures, specimens, reagents and/or workflow.
3. May assist in teaching of Clinical Laboratory Science students, Pathology residents, fellows, visiting scientists and/or new employees.
4. May monitor daily operation of a specific clinical service or program.
5. May participate on teams or perform special projects/assignments.
6. Performs specimen processing procedures. Provides quality control and equipment maintenance.

Other Information

Other information:
Education Requirements:
* High School diploma or GED. Bachelor's degree preferred.
Licensure/Certification Requirements:
* No licensure or certification required.
Professional Experience Requirements:
* None required.
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: $18.66 - $26.51 per hour (Hiring Range)

Pay offers are determined by experience and internal equity

Work Assignment Type: Onsite

Work Schedule: Evening 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 [e-mail] if you need a reasonable accommodation to search and/or to apply for a career opportunity.