Department

SA Campus Health Services-650001

Career Area

Health Professional (Physician/Nurse/Other)

Is this an internal only recruitment?

No

Posting Open Date

12/06/2022

Application Deadline

03/08/2023

Position Type

Permanent Staff (SHRA)

Position Title

Medical Lab Tech/Specialist - Contributing

Salary Grade Equivalent

GN09

Working Title

Medical Lab Tech/Specialist

Position Number

00034730

Vacancy ID

P016546

Full-time/Part-time Permanent/Time-Limited

Full-Time Permanent

If time-limited, estimated duration of appointment

Hours per week

40

Work Schedule

8-hour shifts within M-F 8am to 6pm, occasional Saturday hours may be necessary

Work Location

Chapel Hill, NC

Position Location

North Carolina, US

Hiring Range

$44,000 - $49,000

Pay Band Information

To learn more about the pay band for this branch and role, please see the Career Banding rates spreadsheet.

Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit

Campus Health (CH) is a multi-specialty ambulatory college health clinic providing quality, and affordable health care for eligible students and spouses. Annually, CH has more than 80,000 patient encounters, which includes Primary Care and Women’s Health as well as specialty clinics in sports medicine, orthopedics, gynecology, physical therapy, counseling and psychological services, travel clinic and allergy clinic. Weekend acute care is provided from 8-5 PM. On site ancillary services include pharmacy, OTC pharmacy, Student Stores pharmacy, medical laboratory, and radiology.

Campus Health has been continuously accredited since 1986 by the Joint Commission of Accreditation of Health Care Organizations. All personnel are trained in the concepts and principles of Performance Improvement and serve as team members and leaders in shaping and defining the organization as it strives to provide quality and safe care.

Campus Health collaborates with Student Wellness and Campus Recreation and other Student Affairs partners to provide education and outreach to assist in keeping the campus population healthy.

Education and research comprise another important function of CH. CH provides clinical rotations and practicums for students in the School of Education, Medicine, Nursing, Pharmacy, Social Work and Public Health, Department of Medical Technology, Physical Therapy, Occupational Health and Radiology. In addition, CH serves as a research site for a number of faculty and graduate student grants and contracts, where CH staff participates with the principal investigators across a variety of medical specialties.

Position Summary

To provide a variety of clinical laboratory procedures, using equipment, instrumentation, and terminology applicable to Microbiology, Hematology, Urinalysis, and Clinical Microscopy to complete specimen analysis and proficiency tests, as indicated by the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments. This position also provides direct patient care by performing phlebotomy and instructing patients regarding specimen collection.

CLIA recognizes Microbiology and Hematology laboratory procedures performed by these positions as high complexity. Position also identifies deviations from expected and/or normal results; analyzes results for possible solutions. Can interpret and evaluate results for clinicians as needed. Evaluates and incorporates new techniques.

Duties include performing all categories of lab procedures for patient results and verifying accuracy, consistency, and overall fit before approving results; reviewing quality control results and taking remedial action as needed; performing API Proficiency tests in eCW and Harvest; keeping track of supplies as needed.

This position is responsible for organizing and requesting chemical waste pickup with Environment, Health & Safety. This position assists in training new lab or other Campus Health staff and assisting with their competency review.

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.

Required Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience

Bachelor’s degree in medical technology, chemistry, or a biological science; or equivalent combination of training and experience. This position requires compliance with current Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) regulations for personnel performing high complexity testing.

Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience

Experience in working in an outpatient medical clinic environment is preferred. Prior use of lab information software and electronic health software is preferred. Experience in performing phlebotomy, hematology, urinalysis, and clinical microscopy laboratory procedures is preferred. Experience in performing a variety of waived testing procedures is preferred.

Required Licenses/Certifications

Special Physical/Mental Requirements

Campus Security Authority Responsibilities

Not Applicable.

Position/Schedule Requirements

Exposure to Bloodborne Pathogens, Exposure to Hazardous Materials, Laboratory, Overtime occasionally, Patient care involved