Medical Laboratory Technician

North Carolina A&T State University; Greensboro (NC); Hybrid; USD 39,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

North Carolina A&T State University seeks a Medical Laboratory Technician to support patient care by performing routine laboratory tests on body fluids and tissues. The role emphasizes quality control, accurate test results, and adherence to CLIA and HIPAA standards within a student health environment.

Requires a high school diploma or equivalent with lab experience or an equivalent combination of training and experience. Preferred: MLT/MT/MLS program graduate and national certification.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalency plus one year of laboratory experience or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Graduation from an accredited MLT/MT/MLS program with national certification preferred.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Medical Technology, Chemistry, or a biological Science, or equivalent training/experience.

Responsibilities

• Maintains medical laboratory productivity by monitoring workload and adjusting staffing as needed.
• Implements new programs, tests, methods, instrumentation, and procedures after evaluation.
• Performs standard laboratory tests on body fluids and tissues and ensures quality control and assurance procedures.
• Performs phlebotomy and reporting of test results with accuracy and timeliness.

Education

High school diploma or equivalency

Bachelor’s Degree in Medical Technology, Chemistry, or a Biological Science

Licensure or certification as a medical technologist

Job description

North Carolina A&T State University participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States. Final candidates are subject to criminal and sex offender background checks. North Carolina A&T State University is an Equal Opportunity and Aff

No one who applies or seeks employment will be denied admission to or employment at North Carolina A&T State University on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, disabling condition, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information or sexual orientation and sexual identity.

Employee Benefits available to NC A & T permanent employees include the following and more;

• Accrued Vacation and Sick Leave for Eligible Employees
• Community Service Leave
• Aetna – State Health Benefits of North Carolina
• NCFlex - Vision, Dental, Flexible Spending Account, Life Insurance and more
• 12 Paid Holidays
• Teachers and State Employees Retirement System (TSERS)
• Optional Supplemental Plans – 401k, 403b, 457b and 457
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Campus Recreation Center Discount
• University Bookstore Discount
• and more

This position may be eligible for a remote or hybrid work arrangement, consistent with university and state policies. N.C. A&T employees are generally required to reside in North Carolina, within a 2-hour commuting distance of their assigned duty station.

Classification Information

Position/Classification Title

Medical Laboratory Technician

Classification Type

SHRA

Position required to work during periods of adverse weather or other emergencies

P - Pandemic Mandatory On Site

High school diploma or equivalency and one year of laboratory experience; or an equivalent combination of training and experience. Some positions may require compliance with current Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments ( CLIA ) Regulations.

Preferred Years Experience, Skills, Training, Education Graduation from an accredited MLT /MT/ MLS program and passing a national exam given by Board of registry of American Society for Clinical Pathologists or other equivalent agencies. Prefer at least one year of experience of working in a clinical lab. Basic lab and communication principles generally acquired through MLT /MT programs and work experience. Bachelor’s Degree in Medical Technology, Chemistry, or a biological Science; or an equivalent combination of training and experience. Licensure or certification as a medical technologist, public health microbiologist approved by the American Society of Clinical Pathologist.

Required License or Certification

Position Overview

Primary Purpose of Position

The primary purpose of this position serves patients by providing medical laboratory diagnostic and therapeutic information. Performs routine laboratory test procedures on human body fluid and tissue to provide accurate data to the healthcare team. Adheres to quality assurance and quality control procedures in performing all testing. Makes decisions about the accuracy of test results, instrument operation, specimen suitability, and uses sound clinical judgment.

Primary Function of Organizational Unit

The Mission of the student health center is to provide curative and preventative health care services to the students of North Carolina A&T State University. We provide services according to recommended standards, based upon current medical and health related information, in order to accommodate the unique needs of each individual.

Our goal is to be central support to N.C. A&T State University’s educational programs. We seek to prevent/reduce time lost from the course of study and strive to improve the quality of life for the A&T community and the public at large. Our overall goal of the student health center is to maintain a healthy environment in which students, faculty, and staff are able to achieve their educational goals. A strong commitment is made to maintain professional excellence in addressing the health problems that are unique to this population, in an effort to:

• Minimize interference in academic achievement cause of health concerns;
• Educate students toward the achievement of healthy lifestyles as a foundation for pursuing personal and professional goals; and
• Contribute to the maintenance of a safe and healthy atmosphere, in which students, faculty, and staff live and work.

Work Hours

Is this position eligible for a remote or hybrid work arrangement, consistent with university and state policies.

On-site (Employees are primarily in the office and/or have a critical job requirement that requires dedicated office space on-site)

Key Responsibilities and Related Competencies

Required Competency

Required Competency Coordination - Work

Duties

• Maintains medical laboratory productivity by monitory workload of functional areas; identifying peak and slacks periods; making operational or staffing adjustment.
• Implements new programs, test, methods, instrumentation, and procedures by investigating alternatives; preparing proposals; developing and performing parallel testing; monitoring progress.
• Complies with state and professional continuing education licensure requirements by providing in -service program; monitory outcomes.
• Bills for services by completing request for service; monitoring billed nits; providing the billing office with service codes.

Required Competency Data Collection/Analysis

Duties

• Make and record scientific observations accurately, prepare and present scientific records and reports and observe safety precautions.
• Perform standardized hematologic and chemistry test on body fluids. Perform complete blood counts on whole blood using the ABX micros 60. Perform finger sticks on students and analyze their blood for glucose, and cholesterol using the Accu-Chek.
• Calculate and interpret various statistical procedures and initiate corrective actions. Interpret the levy Jennings graphs for ABX Micros 60.
• Perform and document QC and Strep A, Chlamydia, Bayer contour glucose, Accoutered glucose and cholesterol, Oxidase droppers, Gram stains, Gonogen III and Gonorrhea cultures.
• Read wet preps, Hematology differential slides, gram stains, and KOH preps.
• Perform phlebotomy.

Required Competency Laboratory Management

Duties

• Maintains medical laboratory equipment performance by establishing quality standards; developing operations, quality, and troubleshooting procedures; ensuring staff compliance; certifying instrument performance; arranging equipment replacement, service, and repair.
• Maintains medical laboratory supplies inventory by checking in stock to determine inventory level
• Maintain quality results by participating in the quality assurance program; consulting with pathologists; perforating proficiency surveys; reviewing quality control and quality assurance programs; making adjustments in policy and procedures; generating reports; maintain records.
• Participate in the American Proficiency Institute ( API ) Testing Program as designated by API .
• Participate in Quality Control (QC) programs and understand current accreditation standards. Run daily Micros 60 QC. Print out monthly Micros 60 QC and enter it online. Interpret all peer comparison QC. Implement corrective action if necessary.
• Perform weekly concentrate cleaning on micros 60.
• Maintain label for COLA inspections and AAACH .
• Maintain lab for CLIA inspections.
• Main communication between Solstas reference lab representatives, supply vendors, and Student Health Center.

Required Competency Knowledge - Technical

Duties

• Maintains medical laboratory information system by identifying information needs and problems; recommending improvements; establishing priorities; testing; writing user manual; training employees; maintaining security and confidentiality.
• Knowledge of public health laboratory laws and regulations; sanitary bacteriology regulations.
• Completes operational requirements by scheduling and assigning employees; following up on work results.
• Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.
• Deals with staff and the public in a positive and successful manner.
• Performs accurate and appropriate testing of specimens received in the laboratory, according to established laboratory protocol and procedures.
• Evaluates specimens for acceptability for proper testing
• Investigates and documents problems with unacceptable specimens
• Verifies accuracy of results before reporting results
• Reports test results in a timely manner and according to established laboratory protocol and procedures.
• Reports results within time limits established for test procedures and reports abnormal, critical values and other categories of special requests as defined by laboratory policy.
• Follows established procedures for laboratory quality control and reports discrepancies to the supervisor.
• Performs daily, weekly, monthly, or as needed, maintenance on instruments and equipment as appropriate.
• Troubleshoots instruments, equipment, reagents, and patient specimens when problems occur.
• Complies with established laboratory policies for universal precautions when handling blood and/or body fluids.
• Follows established chemical hygiene plan.
• Maintains work area-cleans bench, restocks supplies.
• Adheres to all HIPAA privacy and security policies and practices. Reports violations and incidents they observe and cooperates in investigations as requested by management.

Required Competency Laboratory Operations

Duties

• Directs laboratory during absence of director. Trains ancillary personnel and declares them to be proficient.
• Coordinate schedule of lab techs and phlebotomist. Must maintain adequate coverage in lab during all operational times.
• Evaluates proficiency of new hires and trains them.

Position Information

Working Title

Medical Laboratory Technician

Position Number

006584

Recruitment Range

$39,384 - $49,275