Medical Technologist I / Medical Lab Technician

UNC Health; Chapel Hill (NC); On-site; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading healthcare organization as a Medical Technologist I / Medical Lab Technician. This role involves performing various patient testing and administrative tasks, contributing to the health and well-being of the community. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree and be eligible for certification within a year. Flexible scheduling options available.

Qualifications

• Eligible to sit for MT exam within 12 months of hire.
• Must obtain certification within one year of becoming exam eligible.

Responsibilities

• Investigate equipment, test results, specimens, workflow issues.
• Teach students and train new employees.
• Conduct routine and specialized tests.

Skills

Quality Control

Specimen Processing

Team Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's of Science degree

Job description

Medical Technologist I / Medical Lab Technician

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

Summary
Both Medical Technologists and Medical Lab Technicians may apply to this job posting.
This position is eligible for our Clinical Laboratory Incentive Program. To learn more, visit https://jobs.unchealthcare.org/pages/lab-incentive-program?&bid=12881

Performs a variety of patient testing and administrative tasks in support of clinical activities in UNCHCS, including sections like Central Processing, Bacteriology, and Special Microbiology (Mycobacteriology, Mycology, Parasitology, Sendouts). Responsibilities include specimen processing, Gram stains, rapid antigen testing (Cdiff, Strep, Legionella, Mono, Crypto), rapid molecular/PCR testing (RSV, Flu, Cdiff, COVID, Vaginitis Panel), automation instrumentation, plate reading, organism ID, susceptibility testing, and quality control.

Hours (Schedule options can be discussed at interview):

• Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 10:00am-8:30pm
• OR 11:00am-9:30pm, rotating weekends and holidays (Thursday-Sunday)
• OR Wednesday-Saturday, start times 10:00am or 11:00am, end times 8:30pm or 9:30pm, rotating holidays

Responsibilities:

• Investigate equipment, test results, specimens, workflow issues
• Participate in teams or special projects
• Teach students and train new employees, serve as a technical resource
• Perform quality control and maintenance
• Conduct routine and specialized tests, observe reactions, report data
• Prepare specimens and reagents
• Report results to healthcare providers and consult as needed
• Review results for accuracy and timeliness

Other Information:

• Requires Bachelor's of Science degree; eligible to sit for MT exam within 12 months of hire
• Must obtain certification within one year of becoming exam eligible
• No prior experience required

Job Details:

• Legal Employer: STATE
• Entity: UNC Medical Center
• Work Type: Full Time
• Standard Hours: 40/week
• Salary Range (Hourly): $26.59 - $38.23 (MT), $24.73 - $30.07 (MLT)
• Work Location: Chapel Hill, NC

UNC Health is an equal opportunity employer and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees.