Medical Laboratory Technologist

Davita Inc.; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 49,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Charlotte is seeking a Medical Laboratory Technologist to perform essential diagnostics for patient care. This full-time role involves testing, maintaining equipment, and ensuring compliance with quality standards. Candidates should have a relevant Bachelor's degree and laboratory experience. Benefits include competitive salary and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Comprehensive health insurance

Retirement plan options

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in medical technology, chemistry, or biological science.
• At least 1 year of medical laboratory experience.
• Experience performing patient testing in healthcare settings.

Responsibilities

• Perform waived and moderately complex patient testing accurately.
• Maintain laboratory instrumentation and perform quality control procedures.
• Troubleshoot instrument performance and communicate findings.

Skills

Documentation

Patient Testing

Quality Control

Troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor's degree in medical technology, chemistry, or biological science

Job description

Medical Laboratory Technologist

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

UNC Charlotte Benefits Information: https://hr.charlotte.edu/benefits

The finalist will be subject to a Criminal Background Check.

Please upload reference information including Names (position titles and company/institutions), addresses, phone numbers, and email addresses of at least two current/previous supervisors.

* The Search Committee will not contact references without first verifying permission with the finalist.

Please ensure your full range of knowledge, skills, abilities, experience, and education are listed on your application.

* Do not write 'see resume' on your application when completing the job duties section.

If you answer the questions at the end of the application, please ensure your application reflects the knowledge, skills, abilities, and experiences to support your answers (see job duties section of previous employment).

* Failure to answer the questions at the end of the application will not preclude your application from being considered but may result in your application not receiving full consideration of your knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Please submit a resume and cover letter with your application.

* These documents will be used to evaluate your written communication skills as well as supporting documents of your knowledge, skills, abilities, education, and professional experience.

Position Information

General Information

Primary work will occur 8:30am - 5:00 pm Monday through Friday with occasional adjustment of work hours to cover clinic needs.

This position performs waived and moderately complex patient testing. Provides accurate documentation, interpretation, and reporting of patient results which aid in the diagnosis and treatment of patients. Also performs maintenance on the laboratory instrumentation and performs quality control procedures.

Required Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in medical technology, chemistry, or a biological science; or equivalent combination of training and experience. Some positions may require compliance with current Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) regulations.

University Preferred Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in medical technology, chemistry, or a biological science; or equivalent combination of training and experience. Some positions may require compliance with current Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) regulations.

Performs waived and moderately complex patient testing accurately documenting, interpreting and reporting patient results which aid in the diagnosis and treatment of patients.
Maintains the laboratory instrumentation and perform quality control procedures

Troubleshoot instrument performance issues, resolve procedural issues and communicates finding to the Laboratory Supervisor.
Provides instruction and assists with competency assessments for lab staff as needed.

At least 1 year of medical laboratory experience.
At least 1 year of experience in primary healthcare setting
Experience performing relevant waived and moderately complex patient testing.
Demonstrated customer service skills

American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP)

Vacancy Open to	All Candidates
Employment Type	Permanent - Full-time
If time-limited, note appointment end date
Hours per week	40
Months per year	12
Position Number	003922
NC Salary Grade Equivalency	GN09
Classification Title	Medical Laboratory Technologist-Contributing
Working Title	Medical Laboratory Technologist
Salary Range	$49,596 - $58,000
Anticipate Hiring Range	$49,596 - $58,000
FLSA Status	Non Exempt
Division	Student Affairs
Department	Counseling & Health Serv (Adm)
Work Unit	Health Services
Work Schedule
Primary Purpose of Position
Minimum Education/Experience
Essential Job Duties
Other Work Responsibilities
Departmental Preferred Experience, Skills, Training/Education
Necessary Licenses or Certifications
Work Location	Waddell Center for Student Health & Wellbeing
Posting date	05/21/2025
Closing date	06/29/2025
Proposed Hire Date	07/14/2025
Contact Information
Special Notes to Applicants	UNC Charlotte Benefits Information: https://hr.charlotte.edu/benefits The finalist will be subject to a Criminal Background Check. Please upload reference information including Names (position titles and company/institutions), addresses, phone numbers, and email addresses of at least two current/previous supervisors. * The Search Committee will not contact references without first verifying permission with the finalist. Please ensure your full range of knowledge, skills, abilities, experience, and education are listed on your application. * Do not write 'see resume' on your application when completing the job duties section. If you answer the questions at the end of the application, please ensure your application reflects the knowledge, skills, abilities, and experiences to support your answers (see job duties section of previous employment). * Failure to answer the questions at the end of the application will not preclude your application from being considered but may result in your application not receiving full consideration of your knowledge, skills, and abilities. Please submit a resume and cover letter with your application. * These documents will be used to evaluate your written communication skills as well as supporting documents of your knowledge, skills, abilities, education, and professional experience.

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. *
   How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
   
   
   
   • UNC Charlotte Website
   
   
   • HERC Job Board
   
   
   • Inside Higher Education
   
   
   • Circa (formerly known as Local JobNetwork)
   
   
   • Another Website
   
   
   • Agency Referral
   
   
   • Advertisement/Publication
   
   
   • Personal Referral
   
   
   • Other
   
   
   
   


2. 
   Where did you learn about this posting?
   

   (Open Ended Question)

   
   


3. *
   How many years' experience do you have working in a medical laboratory providing diagnostic testing for patients?
   

   (Open Ended Question)

   
   


4. *
   What laboratory equipment and instruments have you used?
   

   (Open Ended Question)

   
   


5. *
   What laboratory information systems (LIS) and electronic health records (EHR) have you used?
   

   (Open Ended Question)

   
   


6. *
   Do you have experience providing direct patient care or other direct patient interaction?
   

   (Open Ended Question)

   
   


7. *
   Do you hold a current phlebotomy certificate?
   
   
   
   • yes
   
   
   • no
   
   
   
   

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

1. Resume / Curriculum Vitae

Optional Documents

1. Cover Letter / Letter of Interest


2. Contact Information for References