Medical Technologist I/ Medical Lab Technician – Microbiology Position Available In Orange, North Carolina

Job Description:

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Summary:

Both MLS/MTand MLT professionals may apply to this job postingThis position iseligible for our Clinical Laboratory Incentive Program. To learnmore on the incentive program guidelines and eligible positions,visit•-

Hours:

•11:00am•7:30pm, with rotating weekends andholidays.•

Summary:

This position has responsibilities in theCentral Processing, Bacteriology, and Special Microbiology sectionsof the laboratory. The Special Microbiology section consists ofMycobacteriology, Mycology, Parasitology, andSendouts.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to processingand testing specimens by using manual techniques as well as totallaboratory automation, mass spectrometry, and molecular methods. Asa member of our team this candidate will also perform specimenprocessing and setup tasks, Gram stains, rapid antigen testing,plate reading of cultures, susceptibility testing, and organismidentification.•M(ASCP) and SM(ASCP) certifications are alsoacceptable.•

Responsibilities:

1. Investigates problems withequipment, test results, specimens, and/or workflow.2. Mayparticipate on teams or perform special projects/assignments.3. Mayperform teaching of Clinical Laboratory Science students andPathology residents and training of new employees. May serve as atechnical resource.4. Performs quality control and equipmentmaintenance in the appropriate laboratory.5. Performs routine andless standardized test procedures which includes special chemical,microscopic and bacteriologic laboratory tests. Observes tests andreactions and provides data.6. Prepares specimens and reagents,solutions, heat, or filters as required.7. Reports results tohealthcare providers. Consults/confers with health care providersregarding test results.8. Reviews test results to ensure accuracyof report and timely correction of errors.

Other InformationOtherinformation:

MT RequirementsEducation Requirements•RequiresBachelor’s of Science degree. Must meet eligibility requirementsupon hire to sit for MT exam within 12 months ofhire.

Licensure/Certification Requirements•Must obtaincertification within one year of becoming exameligible.

Professional Experience Requirements•No priorexperience required.

Knowledge/Skills/and Abilities Requirements:

MLTRequirements:

Education Requirements•Associate’s degree inCilnical Laboratory Science, Medical Laboratory Technician,Chemical Science, or Biological Science.

Licensure/CertificationRequirements•If Associate’s degree in Clinical LaboratoryScience, Medical Laboratory Technician, then must be ASCP or AMTBoard of Certification eligible and must receive BOC within ayear•If Associate’s degree in chemical or biological science,Medical Laboratory Technician (ASCP) or MLT (AMT) Board ofCertification (BOC) required.

Professional ExperienceRequirements•None required.

Knowledge/Skills/and AbilitiesRequirements:

Job DetailsLegal Employer:

STATEEntity:

UNC MedicalCenterOrganization Unit:

Microbiology Laboratory Work Type:

FullTimeStandard Hours Per Week:

40.00

MT Salary Range:

•$26.59•$38.23per hour (Hiring Range)

MLT Salary Range:

$23.01•33.07 (HiringRange)Pay offers are determined by experience and internalequity

Work Assignment Type:

OnsiteWork Schedule:

Day JobLocation ofJob:

US:

NC:

Chapel HillExempt From Overtime:

Exempt:

NoThis is aState position employed by UNC Health Care System with UNC Healthbenefits. If, however, you are presently an employee of anotherNorth Carolina agency and currently participate in TSERS or theORP, you will be eligible to continue participating in those plansat UNC Health.

Qualified applicants will be considered withoutregard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation,gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as aprotected veteran.

UNC Health makes reasonable accommodations forapplicants’ and employees’ religious practices and beliefs, as wellas applicants and employees with disabilities. All interestedapplicants are invited to apply for career opportunities. Pleaseemail applicant.accommodations@unchealth.unc.edu if you need areasonable accommodation to search and/or to apply for a careeropportunity.