Medical Technologist I/ Medical Lab Technician - Microbiology

Company: UNC Health Care
Location: Chapel Hill
Posted on: May 6, 2025

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 MLS/MT and MLT professionals may apply to this job postingThis position is eligible for our Clinical Laboratory Incentive Program. To learn more on the incentive program guidelines and eligible positions, visit - -Hours: -11:00am- 7:30pm, with rotating weekends and holidays. -Summary: This position has responsibilities in the Central Processing, Bacteriology, and Special Microbiology sections of the laboratory. The Special Microbiology section consists of Mycobacteriology, Mycology, Parasitology, and Sendouts.Responsibilities include but are not limited to processing and testing specimens by using manual techniques as well as total laboratory automation, mass spectrometry, and molecular methods. As a member of our team this candidate will also perform specimen processing and setup tasks, Gram stains, rapid antigen testing, plate reading of cultures, susceptibility testing, and organism identification. -M(ASCP) and SM(ASCP) certifications are also acceptable. -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 InformationOther information:MT RequirementsEducation 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:MLT Requirements: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 DetailsLegal Employer: STATEEntity: UNC Medical CenterOrganization Unit: Microbiology Laboratory Work Type: Full TimeStandard Hours Per Week: 40.00MT 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 equityWork Assignment Type: OnsiteWork Schedule: Day JobLocation of Job: US:NC:Chapel HillExempt From Overtime: Exempt: NoThis 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.

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