Medical Technologist

UNC Health Care; Goldsboro (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Commitment incentive up to $20,000

Job summary

Wayne UNC Health Care is seeking a Medical Technologist to perform complex clinical tests across Blood Banking, Clinical Chemistry, Coagulation, Hematology, Immunology, Microbiology and Parasitology. You will ensure quality, efficiency and safety in all duties while supporting neonatal to geriatric patient care.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology or related field, ASCP preferred, and about one year of acute hospital experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology or related field required.
• ASCP certification preferred.
• One year in an acute hospital setting preferred.
• Excellent English communication skills; ability to read, write, and communicate.
• Proficient with LIS, HIS, EPIC, and MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Perform tests on patient samples following written protocol.
• Perform and analyze quality control procedures.
• Troubleshoot procedures in assigned areas.
• Operate all instruments in the assigned areas.
• Load and maintain reagents for instrumentation.
• Verify and document test results in EPIC or lab systems.
• Call abnormal/critical values to teammates.
• Operate LIS and HIS systems proficiently.
• Maintain a clean, sanitary work area.
• Assist in training new staff and students.
• Inform supervisors of shortages of supplies.
• Assist in writing procedures for the section.
• Interact with patients and consider neonatal to geriatric needs.
• May serve as Technologist in charge when needed.
• Complete continuing education and required trainings.
• Participate in staff meetings.
• Engage in performance improvement activities.
• Maintain professional demeanor and customer service.
• Maintain safety and apply universal precautions.

Skills

Quality control

LIS/HIS/EPIC

Analytical skills

English communication

Instrumentation

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology or related field

Tools

LIS

HIS

EPIC

MS Office

Job description

Description

*This position qualifies for our UNC Health Wayne Incentive Program, which includes up to $20,000 commitment incentive.

The Medical Technologist performs a wide variety of complex critical tests and analyses in the areas of Blood Banking, Clinical Chemistry, Coagulation, Hematology, Immunology, Microbiology and Parasitology which provide clinical information for the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of diseases. Responsible for overall quality, efficiency, and safety in the performance of assigned technical duties.

Responsibilities

• 1. Performs tests on patient samples, completing complex critical analyses following written protocol.
• 2. Performs and analyzes quality control procedures.
• 3. Troubleshoots all procedures in the areas assigned.
• 4. Operates all instruments in the areas assigned.
• 5. Performs start-up reagent loading and maintenance as required on various instrumentation.
• 6. Verifies and documents test results using EPIC or appropriate laboratory system.
• 7. Confirms abnormal results and calls "critical values" to appropriate teammates.
• 8. Operates HIS and LIS technology proficiently.
• 9. Maintains work area in a clean and sanitary condition.
• 10. Assists in the training of new employees and students.
• 11. Informs supervisors of shortages of supplies or consumables.
• 12. Assists in writing procedures for the section.
• 13. Uses appropriate interaction with and provides recommended or required services to all patients. Possesses a basic understanding regarding the needs of neonatal, pediatric, adolescent and geriatric patients and the cultural needs of all patients.
• 14. May be assigned as the Technologist in charge in the absence of the Director or Lead Technologist.
• 15. Completes continuing education and in-service programs to meet regulatory and job requirements.
• 16. Actively participates in staff meetings.
• 17. Participates in performance improvement activities.
• 18. Presents and promotes a professional demeanor at all times, establishes high standards of customer service, supports responsibility, pride, and teamwork, remains calm under pressure, and offers reasonable solutions for problems.
• 19. Maintains a safe environment for self and teammates. Applies knowledge of the principles of universal precautions, routinely and consistently makes use of these principles. Also knowledgeable of appropriate use of personal protective equipment and infection control barriers and devices.

1. Performs tests on patient samples, completing complex critical analyses following written protocol.

2. Performs and analyzes quality control procedures.

3. Troubleshoots all procedures in the areas assigned.

4. Operates all instruments in the areas assigned.

5. Performs start-up reagent loading and maintenance as required on various instrumentation.

6. Verifies and documents test results using EPIC or appropriate laboratory system.

7. Confirms abnormal results and calls "critical values" to appropriate teammates.

8. Operates HIS and LIS technology proficiently.

9. Maintains work area in a clean and sanitary condition.

10. Assists in the training of new employees and students.

11. Informs supervisors of shortages of supplies or consumables.

12. Assists in writing procedures for the section.

13. Uses appropriate interaction with and provides recommended or required services to all patients. Possesses a basic understanding regarding the needs of neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, and geriatric patients and the cultural needs of all patients.

14. May be assigned as the Technologist in charge in the absence of the Director or Lead Technologist.

15. Completes continuing education and in-service programs to meet regulatory and job requirements.

16. Actively participates in staff meetings.

17. Participates in performance improvement activities.

18. Presents and promotes a professional demeanor at all times, establishes high standards of customer service, supports responsibility, pride, and teamwork, remains calm under pressure, and offers reasonable solutions for problems.

19. Maintains a safe environment for self and teammates. Applies knowledge of the principles of universal precautions, routinely and consistently makes use of these principles. Also knowledgeable of appropriate use of personal protective equipment and infection control barriers and devices.

Other Information

Education

• *Bachelor's degree in related discipline (Medical Technology, Laboratory, Chemical or Biological Science) required.

Licensure/ Certification

• *Certification from ASCP preferred.

Experience

• *One year in an acute hospital setting preferred.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• *Knowledge of the materials, procedures and instrumentation used in the section.
• *Good analytical skills and the ability to apply the theories and techniques of clinical laboratory science (including evaluation of quality control data) to produce reliable test results which aid the clinician in diagnosis and treatment.
• *Ability to read, write and communicate effectively in English.
• *Proficient with LIS, HIS, EPIC and MS Office. Able to learn new software rapidly.
• *Ability to stand and work on uncarpeted floors for duration or significant portion of shift.

Valid NC Driver's License: No

If driving a Wayne UNC Vehicle, must be 21 years old and MVR must be approved by Risk Management.

LAB-405

01.7210.LAB-405.CLINICAL

Job Details

• Legal Employer: Wayne Health
• Entity: Wayne UNC Health Care
• Organization Unit: Lab-Clinical
• Work Type: Full Time
• Standard Hours Per Week: 40.00
• Work Assignment Type: Onsite
• Work Schedule: Evening Job
• Location of Job: WAYNE MED
• Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: No

Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran or political affiliation.