Medical Laboratory Technician at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in chapel hill, North Carolina

Job Description:

Department:

ASOD Oral Microbiology - 433550

Career Area :

Laboratory Management and Services

Posting Open Date:

09/25/2024

Application Deadline:

10/01/2024

Position Type:

Temporary Staff (SHRA)

Position Title :

Medical Laboratory Technician

Position Number:

20060808

Vacancy ID:

S024099

Full-time/Part-time:

Part-Time Temporary

Hours per week:

25

Work Schedule:

Part-time, 20-25 hours per week. Monday-Friday only. Schedule is flexible.

Position Location:

North Carolina, US

Hiring Range:

$20 - $25/hour

Proposed Start Date:

10/14/2024

Estimated Duration of Appointment:

6 months not to exceed 11 months

Be a Tar Heel!:

A global higher education leader in innovative teaching, research and public service, the
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill consistently ranks as
one of the nation's top public universities. Known for its beautiful campus, world-class medical care, commitment to the arts and top athletic programs, Carolina is an ideal place to teach, work and learn.One of the best college towns and best places to live in the United States, Chapel Hill has diverse social, cultural, recreation and professional opportunities that span the campus and community.University employees can choose from a wide range of
professional training opportunities for career growth, skill development and lifelong learning and enjoy
exclusive perks that include numerous retail and restaurant discounts, savings on local child care centers and special rates for performing arts events.

Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit:

The Division of Diagnostic Sciences focuses on oral radiology and pathology through a combination of basic science and general dentistry, guides the diagnosis of oral diseases, and helps develop patient treatment plans. The Oral Microbiology discipline provides diagnostic clinical microbiology, microbiological research, microbiology training and sterilization monitoring services to both the school and the community of dental practitioners in North Carolina and the surrounding geographic area.

Position Summary:

The Oral Microbiology Laboratory (OML) is under the administrative purview of the Division of Diagnostic Sciences and is a component of the Adams School of Dentistry. The OML provides diagnostic clinical microbiology, antimicrobial product testing; microbiology training; dental unit water line testing, and sterilizer monitoring services to both the Adams School of Dentistry and the community of dental practitioners in the state of North Carolina and surrounding geographic areas. These services are specifically related to oral microbiology and its application to the following: recognition and assessment of oral bacterial populations in oral flora studies; isolation, identification and determination of antibiotic sensitivities of pathogens from oral infections; post treatment of oral infection; bacterial test for caries risk; infection control; microbiological monitoring of dental unit water lines and the monitoring of sterilization equipment unique to the dental practice. Sterilizer monitoring services and clinical microbiology services are also provided for a number of non-dental clients.


Job Responsibilities:
The Clinical Diagnostic Microbiology arm of the OML receives and sets up oral clinical samples for culture and pathogen identification. This position will support Clinical Diagnostics by ordering cultures in database, setting up to various agar medias, incubating at appropriate conditions, reading cultures to isolate and identify potential pathogens, then set up biochemical tests to confirm ID, plus antibiotic susceptibility testing.


Additionally, this position will be cross-trained to support the Sterilization Monitoring arm of the OML, which is a client based service that requires weekly testing of approximately 1,500 sterilizers. This involves the receipt of ~350 pieces of mail each day including test envelopes, payments and other laboratory samples. This position will be responsible for logging tests in and out of the SMS database, as well as administrative functions such as putting together and mailing out supply packets for service renewals. This position will be responsible for media preparation, quality control and spore strip setups and test interpretation.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:

High school diploma or equivalency and one year of laboratory experience; 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:

Experience with bacterial cultures, including Gram staining, subculture to broth and agar media, and identification procedures. Ideal candidate will be ASCP certified as CLS or CLT (or equivalent). Ability to work independently to achieve set goals. Ability to problem solve and resolve complex issues.

Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience:

Degree in biology, microbiology, clinical laboratory science, or related field.

Campus Security Authority Responsibilities:

Not Applicable.

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