Medical Lab Tech/Medical Technician - Laboratory - Rockingham

Company: UNC Health Care
Location: Eden
Posted on: January 11, 2022

Job Description:

Description *** Medical Lab Techs or Medical Technicians may apply ***Become part of an inclusive organization with over 30,000 diverse employees, whose mission is to improve the health and well-being of the unique communities we serve.Summary:
Performs beginning level of patient testing and administrative tasks in support of the clinical activities in the UNCHCS.Hours: Monday-Thursday 10 hours shifts working every 3rd weekend.Responsibilities:
1. Instructs patients in preparing for tests that require fasting. Answers patient questions regarding the tests.
2. Maintains equipment and investigates problems with equipment.
3. May assist in teaching Clinical Laboratory Science students and Pathology residents and training of new employees.
4. May monitor daily operation of laboratory section or work area.
5. May participate on teams or individually perform special projects/assignments.
6. 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.
7. Prepares reagents and assists in the preparation of standard and control materials. Monitors levels of reagents and assists in maintaining supplies.
8. Records results of tests and maintains records. Provides test results, reporting deviations from the norm to supervisor or ordering physician.

Other InformationOther information:
Education Requirements:
Associate's degree in ClinicalLaboratory Science, Medical Laboratory Technician, Chemical Science, or Biological Science.

• If Medical Technician: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:
  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.
  • If Medical Technician:Must become MLS/MT (ASCP), MT (NCA), or MT (AMT) certified within 12 months of hire.Professional Experience Requirements:
    None required.
    Knowledge/Skills/and Abilities Requirements:
    
    Job DetailsLegal Employer:NCHEALTHEntity: UNC Rockingham Health Care
    Organization Unit: RHC Lab\ClinicalWork Type: Full Time
    Standard Hours Per Week: 40.00Work Schedule: Day JobLocation of Job: US:NC:EdenExempt From Overtime: Exempt: No
    

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