Medical Technologist I (MT I) / Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) - HPC Lab

Job 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 the Clinical Laboratory Incentive Program.

Summary: This hybrid posting recruits for either a Medical Technologist I (MT I) or a Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT), depending on candidate qualifications.

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

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

Qualifications - Medical Technologist I (MT I) Bachelor of Science degree required. Must meet eligibility requirements to sit for the MT certification exam within 12 months of hire. MT certification must be obtained within one year of becoming exam eligible. No prior experience required.

Qualifications - Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) Associate's degree in Clinical Laboratory Science, Medical Laboratory Technician, Chemical Science, or Biological Science. CLS/MLT degree holders must be ASCP/AMT eligible and obtain certification within one year. Chemical/Biological Science degree holders must have MLT (ASCP/AMT) certification upon hire. No prior experience required.

Job Details

Legal Employer: STATE Entity: UNC Medical Center Organization Unit: Transfusion Medicine Service Work Type: Full Time Standard Hours Per Week: 40.00 Salary Range: Medical Technologist I (MT I): $26.59 - $38.23 per hour (Hiring Range) Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT): $23.24 - $33.41 per hour (Hiring Range) Pay offers are determined by experience and internal equity. Work Assignment Type: Onsite Work Schedule: Day 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 race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran or political affiliation.

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.