Medical Lab Tech - McCreary Med Oncology

Company: UNC Health Care
Location: Lenoir
Posted on: August 6, 2022

Job Description:

Description

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.

Summary:

***This position qualifies for our Clinical Laboratory Incentive Program which includes a $5,000 Commitment Incentive paid over a three (3) year period***

UNC Health Caldwell is hiring a Medical Lab Tech to join the McCreary Oncology team in Lenoir! This position qualifies for a $5,000 commitment incentive! This position will work day shift only with no night, weekend, holiday or call requirements. Come join our flexible, family-oriented department and help make a difference in oncology patients' lives! We offer free continuing education, new lab equipment and more.

Performs beginning level of patient testing and administrative tasks in support of the clinical activities in the UNCHCS.

Responsibilities:1. Instructs patients in preparing for tests that require fasting. Answers patient questions regarding the tests.2. Maintains equipment and investigates problems with equipment.3. May assist in teaching Clinical Laboratory Science students and Pathology residents and training of new employees.4. May monitor daily operation of laboratory section or work area.5. May participate on teams or individually perform special projects/assignments.6. Performs a variety of routine and standardized tests using standard techniques and equipment. Prepares specimens, resolves specimen problems, and performs analytical tests. Labels and stores specimens.7. Prepares reagents and assists in the preparation of standard and control materials. Monitors levels of reagents and assists in maintaining supplies.8. Records results of tests and maintains records. Provides test results, reporting deviations from the norm to supervisor or ordering physician.

Other Information

Other information:Education Requirements:--- Associate's degree in Cilnical Laboratory Science, Medical Laboratory Technician, Chemical Science, or Biological Science.Licensure/Certification Requirements:--- If Associate's degree in Clinical Laboratory Science, Medical Laboratory Technician, then must be ASCP or AMT Board of Certification eligible and must receive BOC within a year.--- If Associate's degree in chemical or biological science, Medical Laboratory Technician (ASCP) or MLT (AMT) Board of Certification (BOC) required.Professional Experience Requirements:--- None required.Knowledge/Skills/and Abilities Requirements:

Job Details

Legal Employer: NCHEALTH

Entity: Caldwell Memorial Hospital

Organization Unit: McCreary Med Oncology

Work Type: Full Time

Standard Hours Per Week: 40.00

Work Schedule: Day Job

Location of Job: US:NC:Lenoir

Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: No

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