Medical Technologist I - Hillsborough

Company: UNC Health Care
Location: Hillsborough
Posted on: August 8, 2022

Job Description:

Description
Become 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:
Performs a variety of patient testing and administrative tasks in support of the clinical activities in the UNCHCS.

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 Information Other information:
Education 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 become MLS/MT (ASCP), MT (NCA), or MT (AMT) certified within 12 months of hire.
Professional Experience Requirements:
--- No prior experience required.
Knowledge/Skills/and Abilities Requirements:

Job Details Legal Employer: - STATE
Entity : UNC Medical Center Hillsborough

Organization Unit : Laboratory HBO Hosp
Work Type : Full Time

Standard Hours Per Week : 40.00
Work Schedule : Day Job
Location of Job : US:NC:Hillsborough
Exempt From Overtime : Exempt: No

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