Medical Technologist I / Medical Lab Tech

UNC REX Healthcare; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization seeks a Medical Technologist I to perform patient testing and support clinical activities. This role involves quality control, equipment maintenance, and collaboration with healthcare professionals. Applicants must have a Bachelor's degree and must meet certification requirements.

Qualifications

• Requires Bachelor's of Science degree with eligibility for MT exam within 12 months of hire.
• For Med Lab Tech, an Associate's degree in relevant fields is required.
• Certification must be obtained within one year of eligibility.

Responsibilities

• Investigates problems with equipment, test results, specimens, and workflow.
• Performs quality control and equipment maintenance in the laboratory.
• Reports test results to healthcare providers and ensures accuracy.

Skills

Quality Control

Equipment Maintenance

Data Reporting

Education

Bachelor's of Science degree

Associate's degree in Clinical Laboratory Science

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.

Please note that both MT I and Med Lab Tech can apply for this role.

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

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.

Education Requirements for Med Lab Tech:

Associate's degree in Cilnical Laboratory Science, Medical Laboratory Technician, Chemical Science, or Biological Science.

Licensure/Certification Requirements for Med Lab Tech:

If Associate's degree in Clinical Laboratory Science, Medical Laboratory Technician, then must be ASCP or AMT Board of Certification eligible and must receive BOC within a year.

If Associate's degree in chemical or biological science, Medical Laboratory Technician (ASCP) or MLT (AMT) Board of Certification (BOC) required.

Job Details for MTI

Legal Employer: NCHEALTH

Entity: UNC REX Healthcare

Organization Unit: Rex Transfusion Services

Work Type: Per Diem

Standard Hours Per Week: 4.00

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: Evening Job

Location of Job: US:NC:Raleigh

Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: No

This position is employed by NC Health (Rex Healthcare, Inc., d/b/a NC Health), a private, fully-owned subsidiary of UNC Heath Care System. This is not a State employed position.

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.