What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Lab Tech position at UNC Health?
Description
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Summary
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
Two 8-hour shifts 7:30 AM to 04:00 PM per week.
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 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
- No prior experience required.
Knowledge/Skills/and Abilities Requirements
Job Details
Legal Employer: STATE
Entity: UNC Medical Center
Organization Unit: Core Laboratory
Work Type: Per Diem
Standard Hours Per Week: 16.00
Salary Range: $ $33.41 per hour (Hiring Range)
Pay offers are determined by experience and internal equity
Work Assignment Type: Onsite
Work Schedule: Day Job
Location of Job: US:NC:Chapel Hill
Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: No
This 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 race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran or political affiliation.
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