What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Lab Technician (MLT) position at UNC Health Appalachian?
Position Summary:
The Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) is a vital team member in our healthcare delivery system, performing a variety of laboratory tests and procedures to assist physicians in diagnosing and treating patients. Key responsibilities include analyzing bodily fluids, tissues, and other specimens, preparing detailed reports, and ensuring the accuracy of laboratory records.
Compensation:
Starting pay begins at $18.00 per hour, with competitive rates based on experience and education. This non-exempt position is eligible for shift differentials.
Why Join Us?
- Impactful Work: Play a critical role in patient diagnosis and care.
- Professional Growth: Opportunities for continued education and advancement within our healthcare system.
- Team Environment: Collaborate with a dedicated and supportive team of professionals.
Position Qualifications:
Minimum Education:
- Associate's degree in Medical Laboratory Technology or a related field.
Certification:
- Certification as a Medical Laboratory Technician by a recognized agency (e.g., ASCP) is preferred but not required.
Experience:
- Prior experience in a clinical laboratory setting is preferred but not mandatory.
Required Registration/License/Certification:
- MLT certification through an accredited testing agency is preferred but not required.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Proficiency in processing specimens safely and effectively while adhering to legal limits and established policies.
- Strong customer service skills with the ability to communicate courteously and effectively with patients, families, and staff.
- Familiarity with laboratory computer programs and a typing speed of at least 25 WPM.
- Ability to work effectively within a team and maintain a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
Physical Demands:
- Lifts, positions, pushes, pulls, and transfers up to and greater than 50 pounds.
- Requires manual dexterity and mobility.
- Prolonged periods of sitting, standing, and walking, with frequent bending, squatting, twisting, and turning.
- Near acuity vision capability for work requiring close attention to detail.
Working Conditions:
- Regular exposure to bloodborne pathogens and laboratory hazards such as electrical equipment, chemicals, and biohazards.
- Shift flexibility, including potential for irregular hours, weekends, and holidays.
- Extended periods of standing and walking during shifts.
- Exposure to ionizing and non-ionizing radiation, chemicals, and other reagents.
Join Our Team:
We are dedicated to fostering a culture of excellence and innovation. If you are a detail-oriented professional passionate about contributing to patient care, we encourage you to apply and become part of our dynamic team.
UNC Health is a state entity and an affiliated enterprise of the University of North Carolina system, comprised of 14 hospitals, 18 hospital campuses and more than 500 clinics along with the clinical patient care programs of the UNC School of Medicine (SOM). It exists to improve the health and well-being of North Carolinians and others we serve and to further the teaching mission of the University of North Carolina SOM. Over the past three years, UNC Health has provided more than $400 million in uncompensated or charity care to the citizens of North Carolina. Our hospitals have received numerous awards and recognition for quality care, patient safety and the overall patient experience. For more information, please visit unchealth.org
Appalachian Regional Healthcare System is committed to equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants for employment regardless of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Discrimination and harassment of any type is prohibited. Employment at Appalachian Regional Healthcare System is contingent upon successful completion of a background and urine drug screen.
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