Medical Technologist I - Special Coagulation
UNC Health Care Systems - Chapel Hill, NC
posted 2 days ago
About the position
Become part of an inclusive organization with over 40,000 diverse employees, whose mission is to improve the health and well-being of the unique communities we serve. 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. The Core Laboratory is currently recruiting a Medical Technologist to work in our Special Coagulation department. The technologist will assist with platelet aggregation collections, as well as performing complex specialty testing such as factor inhibitors, von Willebrand and Lupus Anticoagulant testing. Hours: Monday-Friday 8:30am-5:00p. Alternative schedules are available and can be discussed.
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.
