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UNC Health Appalachian
Medical Lab Technician (MLT)
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What they do
A Medical Laboratory Technician helps with the performance of laboratory tests in toxicology, chemistry, hematology, immunology, and microbiology laboratories, which provide information for medical patient diagnosis and treatment. Sets up, operates, and maintains laboratory equipment, makes observations, and calculates and records results; receives, types, tests, and records blood bank inventories.
$50,234 / year median in North Carolina
+13% projected growth
Job Description
Position Summary The Medical Lab Technician (MLT) is a skilled and detail-oriented professional that is responsible for performing a variety of laboratory tests and procedures to assist physicians in diagnosing and treating patients. This includes analyzing bodily fluids, tissues, and other specimens, preparing reports, and maintaining accurate records. Compensation is competitive and commensurate with education and experience. Hiring compensation ranges $18.00 - $26.00 / hour. This is a non-exempt position that is eligible for shift differentials. Offering sign-on bonus of $7,500 Position Qualifications Minimum Education Associate's degree in Medical Laboratory Technology or a related field Certification as a Medical Laboratory Technician by a recognized agency (e.g. ASCP) is recommended but not required. Experience Previous experience in a clinical laboratory setting preferred Required Registration/License/Certification MLT certification through an accredited testing agency is preferred but not required. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Ability to communicate courteously and effectively with the public, patients, family, staff, and physician and acts within the chain of command, utilizing positive verbal and non-verbal skills Competent in processing specimens safely and effectively within legal limits certifications and practice policies and procedures Ability to demonstrate exceptional customer service to patients, family, staff, and physicians Ability to use laboratory computer programs and able to type at least 25 WPM Physical Demands Lifts, positions, pushes, pulls, and/or transfers up to and greater than 50 pounds Manual dexterity and mobility Prolonged, extensive or considerable sitting/standing/walking Bending, squatting, twisting, and turning Near acuity: ability to see clearly at 20 inches or less Working Conditions Regularly exposed to the risk of bloodborne diseases Frequently exposed to hazards from electrical/mechanical/power equipment, odorous chemicals, and specimens and unpleasant elements (accident, injury, slippery surfaces, uneven surfaces), etc. Subject to irregular hours (days, evenings, nights, weekends, holidays) and emergencies Continuous standing and walking long periods = to or greater than > 8 hours per shift Speaking, reading, and writing, expanded > 8 hours per day Exposed to vibration and cramped spaces > 1-hour day Frequently per shift lifts, carries, pushes, and/or pulls > 50 lbs.