Medical Lab Technician

UNC Health Care; Rocky Mount (NC); On-site; USD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking healthcare organization dedicated to improving community health. As a vital member of the Clinical Laboratory team, you'll perform a variety of laboratory tests, ensuring accuracy and quality in patient care. This role offers an opportunity to impact lives directly while working in a state-of-the-art facility. With a commitment to excellence and innovation, you will be part of a diverse team that prioritizes compassion and exceptional care. If you're passionate about healthcare and eager to contribute to a transformative mission, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Perform routine and advanced laboratory tests and procedures.
• Participate in quality control and equipment maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Investigate problems with equipment, test results, and workflow.
• Perform quality control and equipment maintenance.
• Report results to healthcare providers and consult on test results.

Skills

Laboratory Testing

Quality Control

Problem Solving

Education

Associates' Degree in Medical Technology

Registry as a Medical Laboratory Technologist

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.

UNC Health Nash, an affiliated member of the UNC Health system, invites passionate healthcare professionals to join our esteemed team. Governed locally, we proudly serve a diverse patient base, spanning Nash, Edgecombe, Halifax, Wilson Counties, and beyond. With a steadfast commitment to elevating community health through exceptional care, we prioritize excellence, compassion, and innovation, ensuring every individual receives the highest standard of support. Joining our team means becoming an integral part of our dedication to wellness, where we constantly strive to redefine excellence in healthcare through state-of-the-art facilities and pioneering programs. Join us in this transformative journey, where your contributions will make a lasting impact on our community's health and wellbeing.

Summary:
Performs a variety of routine and advanced laboratory tests and procedures ranging from waived to high complexity testing, in one or more sections of the Clinical Laboratory. Participates in quality control, CAP surveys, Proficiency Testing, methods/procedures development, and equipment inspections, maintenance and calibrations.

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 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:
1. Associates' Degree in Medical Technology or a science related to clinical medicine
2. Registry (or eligibility) as a Medical Laboratory Technologist MLT(ASCP) or Medical Technologist MT (HEW), MT(AMT), MLT(AMT)
3. No previous experience is required.

Job Details

Legal Employer: Nash Hospitals

Entity: Nash UNC Health Care

Organization Unit: NGH Laboratory

Work Type: Full Time

Standard Hours Per Week: 40.00

Work Assignment Type: Onsite

Work Schedule: Evening Job

Location of Job: NASH HC

Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: No