Medical Technologist II - Microbiology

Senior/Lead Medical Technologist (Medical Laboratory Scientist)

Location: Chapel Hill, North Carolina

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Job Description:

• Perform a variety of patient testing in multiple laboratory disciplines and specialty laboratories.
• Provide technical direction and oversight in the Microbiology Laboratory.
• 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.
• Serve as a preceptor in teaching multiple types of learners and training of new employees.
• Provide leadership in the laboratory during mid to late day activities.
• Responsibilities in Central Processing, Bacteriology, and Special Microbiology sections, including Mycobacteriology, Mycology, Parasitology, and Sendouts.
• Perform tasks such as specimen processing and setup, Gram stains, rapid antigen testing, plate reading of cultures, susceptibility testing, and organism identification.
• M(ASCP) and SM(ASCP) certifications are acceptable.

Work Schedule:

• Dayshift position with a start time between 9:00 am-11:00 am.
• Eight-hour dayshift option, Monday-Friday, with rotating weekends and holidays.
• Ten-hour dayshift options:
  • Thursday-Sunday (every weekend), with rotating holidays.
  • Wednesday-Friday and every other weekend (Saturday/Sunday), with rotating holidays.
• Other schedule options can be discussed at the interview.

Responsibilities:

1. Investigate 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. Monitor daily operation of laboratory section or work area.
4. Participate on teams or perform special projects/assignments.
5. Perform non-routine, more complex test procedures including special chemical, microscopic, and bacteriologic laboratory tests.
6. Perform quality control and equipment maintenance in the appropriate laboratories.
7. Report results to healthcare providers and consult regarding test results.
8. Review test results to ensure accuracy of report and timely correction of errors.
9. Train new employees and teach Clinical Laboratory Science students and Pathology residents. Serve as a technical resource.

Requirements:

• Requires Bachelor's of Science degree.
• Requires MLS/MT (ASCP), MT (NCA), or MT (AMT) certification.
• Requires two years of experience at the medical laboratory technologist, medical laboratory technician, cytotechnologist, or histotechnologist level.

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
• Exempt From Overtime: No
• Work Assignment Type: Onsite
• Salary Range: $25.94-$37.29 (Hiring Range)
• Pay offers are determined by experience and internal equity.