At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide technical expertise and consultative results in a dynamic lab environment.
- Company: Join the innovative UNC Medical Center team focused on quality management.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive pay, health benefits, and a supportive work culture.
- Other info: Flexible hours with opportunities for training and career growth across the Triangle region.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in patient care while working with cutting-edge lab technologies.
- Qualifications: Bachelor's degree and relevant certification required; three years of lab experience preferred.
The predicted salary is between 44.62 - 44.62 $ per hour.
Provides technical expertise in specific laboratory discipline or program specialty, monitor and direct the workload and provides consultative and diagnostic results to clinicians. This position is for a Point of Care Testing Specialist for UNC Medical Center, Hillsborough Hospital and multiple clinics. Hours are typically Monday - Friday 8a-4:30p with rotating weekly on-call coverage for the Intrauterine Transfusion procedures (which may occur on a weekend). Requires flexibility in schedules as procedures and/or training schedules may require early or late starts. Position requires travel to Hillsborough, Butner, and clinics throughout the Triangle region. Applicants should enjoy training and interaction with clinical staff and have familiarity with CAP standards.
Responsibilities:
- Collects and analyzes data to evaluate products, procedures, processes and laboratory or program needs.
- Consults with healthcare providers and professionals regarding patient care and program issues.
- Ensures compliance with regulatory guidelines.
- Establishes and reviews procedures and policies.
- May monitor personnel performance, counsel employees and provide input into performance evaluations.
- May provide input into budgetary process by identifying capital equipment needs and anticipating laboratory or program needs.
- May teach Clinical Laboratory Science students, Pathology residents and fellows and new employees.
- Monitors daily operation of laboratory or program.
- Reviews patient testing results, quality control, maintenance, troubleshooting and management reports.
Education Requirements:
Bachelors degree required with a minimum of 24 semester hours of science credits.
Licensure/Certification Requirements:
Requires MLS/MT (ASCP), MT (NCA) or MT (AMT) certification.
Professional Experience Requirements:
Requires three years of experience at the medical laboratory technologist, cytotechnologist, or histotechnologist level.
This is a State position employed by UNC Health Care System with UNC Health benefits. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran or political affiliation. UNC Health makes reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as applicants and employees with disabilities. All interested applicants are invited to apply for career opportunities.
Medical Lab Specialist in Raleigh employer: UNC Health
UNC Health is an exceptional employer that prioritizes the well-being and professional growth of its staff, offering a collaborative work culture where Nurse Practitioners can thrive. Located in a vibrant community, employees benefit from flexible part-time opportunities, comprehensive support from a multidisciplinary team, and access to ongoing training and development programs, making it an ideal place for those passionate about pediatric care.
