Medical Technologist I / Medical Lab Technician - Microbiology Job at UNC Health Care, Chapel Hill, NC

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  • UNC Health Care
  • Chapel Hill, NC

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:

Both Medical Technologists and Medical Lab Technicians may apply to this position.

This position is eligible for our Clinical Laboratory Incentive Program. To learn more on the incentive program guidelines and eligible positions, visit 

Performs a variety of patient testing and administrative tasks in support of the clinical activities in the UNCHCS.

This position has responsibilities in the following sections of the laboratory - Central Processing, Bacteriology, and Special Microbiology sections of the laboratory. The Special Microbiology section consists of Mycobacteriology, Mycology, Parasitology, and Sendouts. Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following: Direct specimen processing and direct specimen Gram stains Rapid antigen testing – Cdiff, Strep, Legionella, Trichomonas, Mono, Crypto Rapid molecular/PCR testing – RSV, Flu, Cdiff, Gram Positive Susceptibility COVID testing Total Lab Automation instrumentation (BD Kiestra), plate reading and organism ID Susceptibility testing – automated and KB Quality control of instruments, reagents, and media. 

Hours (other schedule options can be discussed at interview):

Monday-Friday 1:00pm-9:30pm OR 3:00pm-11:30pm, rotating weekends and holidays

Thursday-Sunday OR Wednesday-Saturday: 10:00am OR 11:00am-8:30pm or 9:30pm

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

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.
Knowledge/Skills/and Abilities Requirements:

Job Details

Legal Employer:  STATE

Entity

UNC Medical Center

Organization Unit

Microbiology Laboratory 

Work Type

Full Time

Standard Hours Per Week

40.00

Work Schedule

Evening Job

Location of Job

US:NC:Chapel Hill

Exempt From Overtime

Exempt: No

MT Salary Range: $24.13-$34.70 (Hiring Range)

MLT Salary Range: $20.88-$30.02 (Hiring Range)

Pay offers are determined by experience and internal equity

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 [email protected] if you need a reasonable accommodation to search and/or to apply for a career opportunity.

Job Tags

Holiday work, Full time, Sunday, Saturday, Afternoon shift, Monday to Friday,

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