Medical Technologist I / Medical Lab Technician - Core

DescriptionBecome part of an inclusive organization with over 40,000 diverse employees, 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 positionThis 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=12881The Core Laboratory is currently recruiting a Medical Laboratory Scientist or Medical Laboratory Technician for our midnight shift. This position performs a variety of patient testing and administrative tasks in support of the clinical activities in the UNCHCS. The Core Laboratory is comprised of multiple testing areas- Chemistry, Toxicology, Blood Gas Analysis, Urinalysis, Coagulation, Automated Hematology and Manual Hematology, including Smear Review and Body Fluid Analysis, and Specimen Processing.Standard Hours:Sunday night to Friday morning, 11:30pm to 8am, with 1 in 4 weekends and rotating holidays.Alternative schedules are available and can be discussed.Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following-

Ensuring the smooth operation of the laboratory

Work alongside coworkers to ensure good patient care and customer service

Resolving issues and complaints

Answering questions and providing technical strength for troubleshooting and problem solving at the bench level

Triaging assignments to staff based on coverage needs

Ensuring all laboratory quality indicators are met

Developing a coverage plan and notifying team members in case of call outs

Resolving, documenting, and communicating problems that arise during shift

Acting as a role model and advocate for compliance with policies and procedures

Serving as a contact for outside departments and customers

Other InformationOther information:Education Requirements:● Requires Bachelor's of Science degree.Licensure/Certification Requirements:● Requires MLS/MT (ASCP), MT (NCA), or MT (AMT) certification.Professional Experience Requirements:● Requires two years of experience at the medical laboratory technologist, medical laboratory technician, cytotechnologist, or histotechnologist level.Knowledge/Skills/and Abilities Requirements:MLT Requirements:Education Requirements:● Associate's degree in Clinical 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.Job DetailsLegal Employer: STATEEntity : UNC Medical CenterOrganization Unit : Core LaboratoryWork Type : Full TimeStandard Hours Per Week : 40.00Work Schedule : Night JobLocation of Job : US:NC:Chapel HillExempt From Overtime : Exempt: NoWork Assignment Type: OnsiteMTI Salary Range: $24.13- $34.70 (Hiring Range)MLT Salary Range: $20.88 - $30.02 (Hiring Range)Pay offers are determined by experience and internal equityQualified 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.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.