Medical Technologist I - Clayton Core Laboratory

- Entry Level

Clayton, NC

10,001+ employees

Hospitals

About the position

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. Core Lab in Clayton is hiring a per diem Medical Technologist I to join their team! The Medical Technologist I performs a variety of patient testing and administrative tasks in support of the clinical activities in the UNC Healthcare System. The ideal candidate must have an Bachelor's in Medical Laboratory Science, Clinical Lab Science, Chemical Science, or Biological Science to be ASCP or AMT eligible within the first year of employment.

Responsibilities

• Investigates problems with equipment, test results, specimens, and/or workflow.
• May participate on teams or perform special projects/assignments.
• May perform teaching of Clinical Laboratory Science students and Pathology residents and training of new employees. May serve as a technical resource.
• Performs quality control and equipment maintenance in the appropriate laboratory.
• Performs routine and less standardized test procedures which includes special chemical, microscopic and bacteriologic laboratory tests. Observes tests and reactions and provides data.
• Prepares specimens and reagents, solutions, heat, or filters as required.
• Reports results to healthcare providers. Consults/confers with health care providers regarding test results.
• Reviews test results to ensure accuracy of report and timely correction of errors.

Requirements

• Requires Bachelor's of Science degree. Must meet eligibility requirements upon hire to sit for MT exam within 12 months of hire.
• Must obtain certification within one year of becoming exam eligible.
• No prior experience required.

Benefits

• Salary Range: $24.13 - $34.70 per hour (Hiring Range)
• Work Type: Per Diem
• Standard Hours Per Week: 4.00
• Work Assignment Type: Onsite
• Work Schedule: Variable