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

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 MTs and MLTs may apply to this job posting.

This position is eligible for our Clinical Laboratory Incentive Program. To learn more on the incentive program guidelines and eligible positions, visit -incentive-program?&bid=12881 

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 - Microbiology Processing and STAT Area, Bacteriology, and Special Microbiology sections of the laboratory. The Special Microbiology section consists of Mycobacteriology, Mycology, Parasitology, and Sendouts. 

Schedule: Wednesday-Saturday 10:00am - 8:30pm and rotating holidays

Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following: 

1. Direct specimen processing and direct specimen Gram stains 

2. Rapid antigen testing – Cdiff, Strep, Legionella, Trichomonas, Mono, Crypto 

3. Rapid molecular/PCR testing – RSV, Flu, Cdiff, Gram Positive Susceptibility COVID testing 

4. Total Lab Automation instrumentation (BD Kiestra), plate reading and organism ID 

5. Susceptibility testing – automated and KB 

6. Quality control of instruments, reagents, and media. 

7. Investigates problems with equipment, test results, specimens, and/or workflow. 

8. May perform teaching of Clinical Laboratory Science students, Pathology residents, training of new employees. 10. May serve as a technical resource. 

9. Reports results to healthcare providers and consults providers regarding test results. 13. 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

MT Salary Range: $26.59 - $38.23 per hour (Hiring Range)

MLT Salary Range: $23.01-$33.07 (Hiring Range)

Pay offers are determined by experience and internal equity

Work Assignment Type: Onsite

Work Schedule: Variable

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.

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 applicant.accommodations@unchealth.unc.edu if you need a reasonable accommodation to search and/or to apply for a career opportunity.

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Holiday work, Full time, Saturday,

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