Medical Technologist I - UNCH Laboratory Eastowne

UNC Health Care Systems • Chapel Hill, NC

51d • $27 - $38 • Onsite

About The Position

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 our Clinical Laboratory Incentive Program. To learn more on the incentive program guidelines and eligible positions, visit https://jobs.unchealthcare.org/pages/lab-incentive-program Summary: Performs a variety of patient testing and administrative tasks in support of the clinical activities in the UNCHCS. Schedule: Monday - Friday 9:00am-5:30pm No weekends or Holidays Free Parking

Requirements

• Requires Bachelor's of Science degree. Must meet eligibility requirements upon hire to sit for MT exam within 12 months of hire.
• Must obtain certification within one year of becoming exam eligible.
• No prior experience required.

Responsibilities

• Investigates problems with equipment, test results, specimens, and/or workflow.
• May participate on teams or perform special projects/assignments.
• May perform teaching of Clinical Laboratory Science students and Pathology residents and training of new employees. May serve as a technical resource.
• Performs quality control and equipment maintenance in the appropriate laboratory.
• Performs routine and less standardized test procedures which includes special chemical, microscopic and bacteriologic laboratory tests. Observes tests and reactions and provides data.
• Prepares specimens and reagents, solutions, heat, or filters as required.
• Reports results to healthcare providers. Consults/confers with health care providers regarding test results.
• Reviews test results to ensure accuracy of report and timely correction of errors.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Hospitals