Medical Technologist I - HLA

UNC Health Care; Chapel Hill (NC); On-site; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Join an inclusive organization dedicated to improving community health! This role involves performing patient testing and administrative tasks in a supportive clinical environment. You'll investigate equipment and test issues, maintain quality control, and prepare specimens. With no prior experience required, this is an excellent opportunity for those with a Bachelor’s degree in Science. Enjoy a full-time position with a standard 40-hour work week, contributing to vital healthcare services in a dynamic team setting. Embrace the chance to grow in your career while making a difference in people's lives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; must be eligible for MT exam within 12 months.
• No prior experience required; training provided.

Responsibilities

• Investigate problems with equipment and test results.
• Perform quality control and equipment maintenance.
• Report results to healthcare providers and ensure accuracy.

Skills

Quality Control

Microscopic Laboratory Testing

Bacteriologic Laboratory Testing

Problem-Solving

Education

Bachelor's of Science degree

Job description

Job Description

Description

Become part of an inclusive organization with over 40,000 teammates, whose mission is to improve the health and well-being of the unique communities we serve.

Summary:
Performs a variety of patient testing and administrative tasks in support of the clinical activities in the UNCHCS.

Hours (options in shift):

Nights - Monday - Thursday 8:00pm to 6:00am

Days - Monday - Friday 6:00am to 2:30pm.

Days - Monday - Friday 5:00am to 1:30pm.

*If dayshift, required to participate in rotating on-call schedule.

Responsibilities:
1. Investigates problems with equipment, test results, specimens, and/or workflow.
2. May participate on teams or perform special projects/assignments.
3. May perform teaching of Clinical Laboratory Science students and Pathology residents and training of new employees. May serve as a technical resource.
4. Performs quality control and equipment maintenance in the appropriate laboratory.
5. Performs routine and less standardized test procedures which includes special chemical, microscopic and bacteriologic laboratory tests. Observes tests and reactions and provides data.
6. Prepares specimens and reagents, solutions, heat, or filters as required.
7. Reports results to healthcare providers. Consults/confers with health care providers regarding test results.
8. Reviews test results to ensure accuracy of report and timely correction of errors.

Other Information

Other information:
Education Requirements:
* Requires Bachelor's of Science degree. Must meet eligibility requirements upon hire to sit for MT exam within 12 months of hire.
Licensure/Certification Requirements:
* Must obtain certification within one year of becoming exam eligible.
Professional Experience Requirements:
* No prior experience required.
Knowledge/Skills/and Abilities Requirements:

Job Details

Legal Employer: STATE

Entity: UNC Medical Center

Organization Unit: Transplant Services Labs

Work Type: Full Time

Standard Hours Per Week: 40.00

Salary Range: $26.59 - $38.23 per hour (Hiring Range)

Pay offers are determined by experience and internal equity

Work Assignment Type: Onsite

Work Schedule: Day Job

Location of Job: US:NC:Chapel Hill

Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: No

This is a State position employed by UNC Health Care System with UNC Health benefits. If, however, you are presently an employee of another North Carolina agency and currently participate in TSERS or the ORP, you will be eligible to continue participating in those plans at UNC Health.

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

UNC Health makes reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as applicants and employees with disabilities. All interested applicants are invited to apply for career opportunities. Please email [e-mail] if you need a reasonable accommodation to search and/or to apply for a career opportunity.