Medical Technologist I / Medical Lab Technician - Microbiology
 UNC Health Care | |
 United States, North Carolina, Chapel Hill | |
 Apr 11, 2025 | |
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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 MTs and MLTs may apply to this job posting. This 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=12881 Performs a variety of patient testing and administrative tasks in support of the clinical activities in the UNCHCS.This position has responsibilities in the following sections of the laboratory - Microbiology Processing and STAT Area, Bacteriology, and Special Microbiology sections of the laboratory. The Special Microbiology section consists of Mycobacteriology, Mycology, Parasitology, and Sendouts. Schedule: Wednesday-Saturday 10:00am - 8:30pm and rotating holidays Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following: 1. Direct specimen processing and direct specimen Gram stains 2. Rapid antigen testing - Cdiff, Strep, Legionella, Trichomonas, Mono, Crypto 3. Rapid molecular/PCR testing - RSV, Flu, Cdiff, Gram Positive Susceptibility COVID testing 4. Total Lab Automation instrumentation (BD Kiestra), plate reading and organism ID 5. Susceptibility testing - automated and KB 6. Quality control of instruments, reagents, and media. 7. Investigates problems with equipment, test results, specimens, and/or workflow. 8. May perform teaching of Clinical Laboratory Science students, Pathology residents, training of new employees. 10. May serve as a technical resource. 9. Reports results to healthcare providers and consults providers regarding test results. 13. Reviews test results to ensure accuracy of report and timely correction of errors. Other Information Other information: Job Details Legal Employer: STATE Entity: UNC Medical Center Organization Unit: Microbiology Laboratory Work Type: Full Time Standard Hours Per Week: 40.00 MT 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 equity Work Assignment Type: Onsite Work Schedule: Variable 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 their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. | |