Description
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Summary:
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Performs a variety of patient testing in multiple laboratory disciplines and in specialty laboratories, in support of clinical activities in the UNCHCS.
The Senior/Lead Medical Technologist (Medical Laboratory Scientist) provides technical direction and oversight in the Microbiology Laboratory. The individual will demonstrate advanced level competencies in producing accurate laboratory test results, serve as a resource to staff, gather data for quality improvement purposes, assess testing personnel competency levels, assist with new test development and validation studies, and serve as a preceptor in teaching multiple types of learners and training of new employees. The individual will provide leadership in the laboratory during mid to late day activities. 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 perform some or all of the following: 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 for this position.
Hours:
This is a dayshift position with a start time between 9:00am-11:00am. Start time to be discussed at time of interview.
Schedule options include: Eight-hour dayshift option, Monday-Friday, with rotating weekends and holidays.
Ten-hour dayshift option, Thursday-Sunday (every weekend), with rotating holidays
Ten-hour dayshift option, Wednesday- Friday and every other weekend (Saturday/Sunday), with rotating holidays.
Other schedule options can be discussed at interview.
Responsibilities:
1. Investigates problems with equipment, test results, specimens, and/or workflow.
2. May serve as a Lead Technologist or Program Manager in areas such as quality control, education, competency, equipment, safety, etc.
3. Monitors daily operation of laboratory section or work area.
4. Participates on teams or performs special projects/assignments
5. Performs non-routine, more complex test procedures including special chemical, microscopic and bacteriologic laboratory tests. Observes tests and reactions and provides data.
6. Performs quality control and equipment maintenance in the appropriate laboratories.
7. Reports results to healthcare providers. Consults/confers with healthcare providers regarding test results.
8. Reviews test results to ensure accuracy of report and timely correction of errors.
9. Trains new employees. Teaches Clinical Laboratory Science students and Pathology residents. Serves as a technical resource.
Other Information
Other 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:
Job Details
Legal Employer: STATE
Entity: UNC Medical Center
Organization Unit: Microbiology Laboratory
Work Type: Full Time
Standard Hours Per Week: 40.00
Work Schedule: Day Job
Location of Job: US:NC:Chapel Hill
Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: No
Work Assignment Type: Onsite
Salary Range: $25.94-$37.29 (Hiring Range)
Pay offers are determined by experience and internal equity
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.
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