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Summary:
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?&bid=12881
The UNC Hospitals Molecular Genetics Laboratory has an immediate opening for a Medical Laboratory Technician. The MLT performs beginning-level patient testing and administrative tasks in support of the clinical activities at UNC Health. The MLT may perform some more complex testing after extensive training in the area.
Hours: Monday – Friday 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM with rotating holiday coverage.
Responsibilities:
Instructs patients in preparing for tests that require fasting. Answers patient questions regarding the tests.
Maintains equipment and investigates problems with equipment.
May assist in teaching Clinical Laboratory Science students and Pathology residents and training of new employees.
May monitor daily operation of laboratory section or work area.
May participate on teams or individually perform special projects/assignments.
Performs a variety of routine and standardized tests using standard techniques and equipment. Prepares specimens, resolves specimen problems, and performs analytical tests. Labels and stores specimens.
Prepares reagents and assists in the preparation of standard and control materials. Monitors levels of reagents and assists in maintaining supplies.
Records results of tests and maintains records. Provides test results, reporting deviations from the norm to supervisor or ordering physician.
Other Information
Other information:
Education Requirements:
● Associate's degree in Cilnical Laboratory Science, Medical Laboratory Technician, Chemical Science, or Biological Science.
Licensure/Certification Requirements:
● If Associate's degree in Clinical Laboratory Science, Medical Laboratory Technician, then must be ASCP or AMT Board of Certification eligible and must receive BOC within a year.
● If Associate's degree in chemical or biological science, Medical Laboratory Technician (ASCP) or MLT (AMT) Board of Certification (BOC) required.
Professional Experience Requirements:
● None required.
Knowledge/Skills/and Abilities Requirements:
Job Details
Legal Employer: STATE
Entity : UNC Medical Center
Organization Unit : UNCH Molecular And Cytogenetcs
Work Type : Full Time
Standard Hours Per Week : 40.00
Work Schedule : Day Job
Location of Job : US:NC:Chapel Hill
Exempt From Overtime : Exempt: No
Work Assignment Type: Onsite
Salary Range: $20.88- $30.02
Pay offers are based on 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.
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.