Medical Laboratory Technologist

The University of North Carolina; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 49,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of North Carolina is seeking a dedicated Medical Laboratory Technologist to join its Health Services team in Charlotte. This full-time position involves performing critical patient tests, ensuring quality control, and providing outstanding service in a dynamic healthcare environment. Ideal candidates will have a relevant bachelor's degree and experience in a healthcare setting. Join a leading institution committed to the health and well-being of students and the community.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in medical technology or related field required.
• Minimum of 1 year experience in a medical laboratory.
• Experience with patient testing and customer interactions.

Responsibilities

• Performs waived and moderately complex patient testing.
• Documents, interprets, and reports patient testing results.
• Maintains laboratory equipment and performs quality control.

Skills

Diagnostic testing

Customer service

Education

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

Job description

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

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

Vacancy Open to

Vacancy Open to All Candidates

Employment Type

Employment Type Permanent - Full-time

If time-limited, note appointment end date

Hours per week 40

Months per year

Months per year 12

Position Number

Position Number 003922

NC Salary Grade Equivalency

NC Salary Grade Equivalency GN09

Classification Title

Classification Title Medical Laboratory Technologist-Contributing

Working Title

Working Title Medical Laboratory Technologist

Salary Range

Salary Range $49,596 - $58,000

Anticipate Hiring Range $49,596 - $58,000

FLSA Status

FLSA Status Non Exempt

Division

Department

Department Counseling & Health Serv (Adm)

Work Unit

Work Unit Health Services

Work Schedule

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

Primary Purpose of Position

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

Other Work Responsibilities

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.

Departmental Preferred Experience, Skills, Training/Education

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

Necessary Licenses or Certifications

American Society for Clinical Pathology ( ASCP )

Work Location

Work Location Waddell Center for Student Health & Wellbeing

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 (*).

• * 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
• Where did you learn about this posting?

  (Open Ended Question)

• * How many years’ experience do you have working in a medical laboratory providing diagnostic testing for patients?

  (Open Ended Question)

• * What laboratory equipment and instruments have you used?

  (Open Ended Question)

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

  (Open Ended Question)

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

  (Open Ended Question)

• * Do you hold a current phlebotomy certificate?
  • yes
  • no
Required Documents
• Resume / Curriculum Vitae
Optional Documents
• Cover Letter / Letter of Interest
• Contact Information for References
9201 University City BlvdCharlotte, NC 28223