Medical Laboratory Technician

Benefits of Working at UNCW:

Want to become a soaring UNCW Seahawk and work at one of the best universities on the East Coast? Want to put your toes in the sand after a day of work? The University of North Carolina Wilmington offers a wonderfully vibrant university community along with a beautiful location just miles from the beach. Employees of UNCW are provided a comprehensive benefits package as well as other programs, resources, policies, and practices that help to support a work/life balance.

Recruitment Range: $57,665 - $61,700

Vacancy Number: S02840

Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit: The mission of the Abrons Student Health Center (SHC) is to provide student centered affordable, quality health and preventive services to the students of UNCW.

Brief Summary of Work for this Position: The Medical Laboratory Technician is responsible for overseeing the daily operation of the Student Health Center Lab while serving as the lab content expert/technical consultant to the rest of the staff. Duties include performing waived and moderately complex test procedures in the areas of serology, microbiology, microscopy and hematology as well as interpreting results, drawing blood, preparing specimens that are being sent to the reference lab, managing CAP survey process, and performing quality controls as needed.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements: Bachelor's degree in medical technology, chemistry, or a biological science; or equivalent combination of training and experience. Position requires compliance with current Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) regulations.

Preferred Education, Knowledge, Skills & Experience:

• Qualify as a Technical Consultant for a Moderately Complex Testing
• General knowledge of the basic pathophysiological processes being monitored and how medical laboratory science is applied.
• Skilled in the use of laboratory equipment and the performance of procedures.
• Experience working in a college health or clinic-based lab.
• Experience managing a staff training program.
• Excellent problem-solving skills.
• ASCP Certification.

Required Certifications or Licensures: Current CPR certification required within 3 months of hire.

FTE: 1.0 FTE (40 hours per week)

Work Days: Monday - Friday

Work Hours: 8am - 5pm