Medical Laboratory Technician

North Carolina A&T State University; North Carolina; On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accrued Vacation and Sick Leave

Health Benefits

Retirement System Benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

North Carolina A&T State University is seeking a laboratory technician to perform diagnostic tests on human body fluids, ensuring quality control and compliance with regulations. Candidates must possess relevant laboratory experience and effective communication skills.

This position offers a range of employee benefits and may be eligible for remote or hybrid work arrangements. The successful candidate will be part of a dynamic healthcare team dedicated to patient care.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalence and one year of laboratory experience.
• Graduation from an accredited MLT/MT/MLS program.
• Prefer at least one year of clinical laboratory experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine laboratory test procedures on human body fluids.
• Maintain laboratory productivity and monitor workload.
• Comply with state continuing education licensing requirements.

Skills

Laboratory experience

Communication skills

Knowledge of CLIA regulations

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's Degree in Medical Technology, Chemistry, or biological science

Licensure or certification as a medical technologist

Tools

ABX Micros 60

Laboratory medical information systems

Job description

Special Instructions

You must complete and submit an electronic application for employment to be considered. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing an electronic application. Applicants seeking Veteran's Preference must attach a DD 214 form. Final candidates are subject to criminal and sex offender background checks. 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. North Carolina A&T State University is an Equal Opportunity and Affiant Action Employer. 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

• 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

Position Overview

The primary purpose of this position is to serve 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 control procedures, makes decisions about test results, instrument operation, specimen suitability, and uses sound clinical judgment.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain laboratory productivity by monitoring workload, identifying peak and slack periods, and making operational or staffing adjustments.
• Implement new programs, tests, methods, instrumentation, and procedures by investigating alternatives, preparing proposals, performing parallel testing, and monitoring progress.
• Comply with state and professional continuing education licensing requirements by providing in‑service program and monitoring outcomes.
• Bill services by completing request for service, monitoring billed items, and providing service codes to billing office.
• Perform standardized hematologic and chemistry tests on body fluids.
• Perform complete blood counts using ABX Micros 60 and finger‑sticks on students to analyze blood for glucose and cholesterol.
• Calculate and interpret various statistical procedures and initiate corrective actions.
• Perform QC and culture procedures for Strep A, Chlamydia, Bayer glucose, Accoutered glucose, cholesterol, Oxidase droppers, gram stains, gonorrhea cultures, and related assays.
• Read wet preparations, perform gram stains, KOH preps, and phlebotomy.
• Maintain laboratory equipment performance, troubleshoot, certify instrument performance, and arrange service and repair.
• Maintain supplies inventory and quality results through QAP, proficiency surveys, QC programs, and generate reports.
• Participate in API testing program, QC programs, accreditation standards, and monthly QC procedures.
• Maintain medical laboratory information system, recommend improvements, write manuals, and train employees.
• Schedule employees, evaluate proficiency of new hires, and train ancillary personnel.
• Ensure compliance with laboratory policies, HIPAA, universal precautions, and chemical hygiene plan.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalence and one year of laboratory experience; or an equivalent combination of training and experience. Some positions may require compliance with current CLIA regulations.
• Graduation from an accredited MLT/MT/MLS program and passing a national exam given by the Board of Registry of the American Society for Clinical Pathologists or other equivalent agencies.
• Prefer at least one year of experience working in a clinical laboratory.
• Basic laboratory and communication principles acquired through MLT/MT programs and work experience.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Medical Technology, Chemistry, or a biological science; or equivalent training.
• Licensure or certification as a medical technologist or public health microbiologist approved by the American Society for Clinical Pathologists.
• Knowledge of CLIA regulations and public health laboratory laws.

Remote or Hybrid Work

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.

Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD‑214) (optional)

Contact Information

Division of Human Resources
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