Medical Technologist II

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

Job summary

Join a dynamic healthcare organization dedicated to improving community health. This role involves performing a variety of patient testing across laboratory disciplines, ensuring accuracy and quality in results. You'll have the opportunity to take on leadership roles, mentor new staff, and engage in special projects. With a commitment to inclusivity and support for your professional growth, this position offers a chance to make a meaningful impact in patient care. If you're ready to contribute your expertise in a collaborative environment, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Requires a Bachelor's degree and MLS/MT certification.
• Two years of experience in medical laboratory roles is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Investigates problems with equipment and test results.
• Performs complex test procedures and quality control.
• Trains new employees and serves as a technical resource.

Skills

Patient Testing

Quality Control

Problem Investigation

Training

Education

Bachelor's of Science degree

Tools

Laboratory Equipment

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.

This position is eligible for our Clinical Laboratory Incentive Program. To learn more on the incentive program guidelines and eligible positions, visit https://jobs.unchealthcare.org/pages/lab-incentive-program?&bid=12881

Performs a variety of patient testing in multiple laboratory disciplines and in specialty laboratories, in support of clinical activities in the UNCHCS.

Standard hours: Monday-Friday, 3:30pm-11:59pm, with 1 in 4 weekends and rotating holidays. Alternative schedules are available and can be discussed.

Responsibilities:
1. Investigates problems with equipment, test results, specimens, and/or workflow.
2. May serve as a Lead Technologist or Program Manager in areas such as quality control, education, competency, equipment, safety, etc.
3. Monitors daily operation of laboratory section or work area.
4. Participates on teams or performs special projects/assignments.
5. Performs non-routine, more complex test procedures including special chemical, microscopic and bacteriologic laboratory tests. Observes tests and reactions and provides data.
6. Performs quality control and equipment maintenance in the appropriate laboratories.
7. Reports results to healthcare providers. Consults/confers with healthcare providers regarding test results.
8. Reviews test results to ensure accuracy of report and timely correction of errors.
9. Trains new employees. Teaches Clinical Laboratory Science students and Pathology residents. Serves as a technical resource.

Other Information

Education Requirements:
● Requires Bachelor's of Science degree.
Licensure/Certification Requirements:
● Requires MLS/MT (ASCP), MT (NCA), or MT (AMT) certification.
Professional Experience Requirements:
● Requires two years of experience at the medical laboratory technologist, medical laboratory technician, cytotechnologist, or histotechnologist level.
Knowledge/Skills/and Abilities Requirements:

Job Details

Legal Employer: STATE

Entity: UNC Medical Center

Organization Unit: Core Laboratory

Work Type: Full Time

Standard Hours Per Week: 40.00

Salary Range: $28.59 - $41.09 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: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.

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