SHRA Temporary Medical Laboratory Technician

University Information

The University of North Carolina Wilmington, the state's coastal university, is dedicated to the integration of teaching, mentoring, research and service. Widely acknowledged for its world-class faculty and staff and continuously recognized at a national level for scholarly excellence and affordability, UNCW offers a powerful academic experience that stimulates creative inquiry and critical thinking.

A public institution with nearly 18,000 students, UNCW offers a full range of baccalaureate- and graduate-level programs, as well as doctoral degrees in educational leadership, marine biology, nursing practice and psychology; and many distance learning options, including clinical research, an accelerated RN-to-BSN program, an Executive M.B.A. program structured for working professionals, and the nation's only bachelor's degree program focused on coastal engineering.

The university's efforts to advance research and scholarly activities have earned UNCW the elevated designation of "Doctoral Universities: High Research Activity" institution (R2 University) by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education.

UNCW has been part of the University of North Carolina System since 1969.

Job Details

Department: Student Health Center - 40210

Vacancy Number: TSP5609PST

Temp Position Type: SHRA Temporary

Job Category: Student Affairs

Brief Summary of Work for this Position

Duties include performing test procedures, interpreting results, resolving or attempting to resolve procedural and/or instrumentation problems, communicating information for clinical use, and preparing lab for CLIA inspection along with Lab Director. This position will interact primarily with patients, other staff in the health center, and the lab vendor.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in medical technology, chemistry, or a biological science; or equivalent combination of training and experience. Some positions may require compliance with current Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) regulations.
• A complete knowledge of the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendment is required.
• A minimum of one year's experience working in a lab setting is required.
• A general knowledge of the basic pathophysiological processes being monitored and how the medical laboratory science is applied is required.
• Excellent problem solving skills are required.
• Skill in the use of laboratory equipment and the performance of procedures is required.
• Must have the ability to effectively communicate with patients, families and colleagues.

Preferred Education, Knowledge, Skills & Experience

• A minimum of one year's experience working in a lab setting is required, 3 years is preferred.
• Previous experience in college health or a clinic-based lab is preferred. ASCP Certification is preferred.

Required Certifications or Licensure

• Bachelor's degree in medical technology, chemistry, or a biological science; or equivalent combination of training and experience. Some positions may require compliance with current Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) regulations.
• A complete knowledge of the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendment is required.
• A minimum of one year's experience working in a lab setting is required.
• A general knowledge of the basic pathophysiological processes being monitored and how the medical laboratory science is applied is required.
• Excellent problem solving skills are required.
• Skill in the use of laboratory equipment and the performance of procedures is required.

Work Hours: Varies between 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Work Days: Varies between Monday - Friday

Hours Per Week: 10-20 hours per week

Anticipated Hiring Range: $25/hour