Medical Laboratory Technician – HigherEdJobs

Classification Type:
SHRA

Position required to work during periods of adverse weather or other emergencies: P – Pandemic Mandatory On
Site

Minimum Experience/Education

High school diploma or equivalency and one year of laboratory experience;
or an equivalent combination of training and experience. Some positions may require compliance with current Clinical Laboratory Improvement
Amendments (CLIA) Regulations.

Preferred Years Experience, Skills, Training, Education

Graduation from an
accredited MLT/MT/MLS program and passing a national exam given by Board of registry of American Society for Clinical Pathologists or other
equivalent agencies. Prefer at least one year of experience of working in a clinical lab.

Basic lab and communication principles
generally acquired through MLT/MT programs and work experience.
Bachelor’s Degree in Medical Technology, Chemistry, or a biological
Science; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

Required License or Certification

Licensure
or certification as a medical technologist, public health microbiologist approved by the American Society of Clinical
Pathologist.

Primary Purpose of Position

The primary purpose of this position serves patients by providing
medical laboratory diagnostic and therapeutic information. Performs routine laboratory test procedures on human body fluid and tissue to
provide accurate data to the healthcare team. Adheres to quality assurance and quality control procedures in performing all testing. Makes
decisions about the accuracy of test results, instrument operation, specimen suitability, and uses sound clinical
judgment.

Primary Function of Organizational Unit

The Mission of the student health center is to provide
curative and preventative health care services to the students of North Carolina A&T State University. We provide services according to
recommended standards, based upon current medical and health related information, in order to accommodate the unique needs of each
individual.

Our goal is to be central support to N.C. A&T State University’s educational programs. We seek to prevent/reduce time
lost from the course of study and strive to improve the quality of life for the A&T community and the public at large. Our overall goal of
the student health center is to maintain a healthy environment in which students, faculty, and staff are able to achieve their educational
goals. A strong commitment is made to maintain professional excellence in addressing the health problems that are unique to this population,
in an effort to:
* Minimize interference in academic achievement cause of health concerns;
* Educate students toward the achievement
of healthy lifestyles as a foundation for pursuing personal and professional goals; and
* Contribute to the maintenance of a safe and
healthy atmosphere, in which students, faculty, and staff live and work.

Work Hours
Monday – Friday 10 am – 7
pm

Is this position eligible for a remote or hybrid work arrangement, consistent with university and state
policies.
On-site (Employees are primarily in the office and/or have a critical job requirement that requires dedicated office
space on-site)

Required Competency
Coordination – Work

Duties

Maintains medical
laboratory productivity by monitory workload of functional areas; identifying peak and slacks periods; making operational or staffing
adjustment.

Implements new programs, test, methods, instrumentation, and procedures by investigating alternatives; preparing
proposals; developing and performing parallel testing; monitoring progress.
Complies with state and professional continuing education
licensure requirements by providing in -service program; monitory outcomes.
Bills for services by completing request for service;
monitoring billed nits; providing the billing office with service codes.

Required Competency
Data
Collection/Analysis

Duties

Make and record scientific observations accurately, prepare and present scientific
records and reports and observe safety precautions.
Perform standardized hematologic and chemistry test on body fluids. Perform complete
blood counts on whole blood using the ABX micros 60. Perform finger sticks on students and analyze their blood for glucose, and cholesterol
using the Accu-Chek.
Calculate and interpret various statistical procedures and initiate corrective actions. Interpret the levy Jennings
graphs for ABX Micros 60.
Perform and document QC and Strep A, Chlamydia, Bayer contour glucose, Accoutered glucose and cholesterol,
Oxidase droppers, Gram stains, Gonogen III and Gonorrhea cultures.
Read wet preps, Hematology differential slides, gram stains, and KOH
preps.
Perform phlebotomy.

Required Competency
Laboratory
Management

Duties

Maintains medical laboratory equipment performance by establishing quality standards;
developing operations, quality, and troubleshooting procedures; ensuring staff compliance; certifying instrument performance; arranging
equipment replacement, service, and repair.
Maintains medical laboratory supplies inventory by checking in stock to determine inventory
level
Maintain quality results by participating in the quality assurance program; consulting with pathologists; perforating proficiency
surveys; reviewing quality control and quality assurance programs; making adjustments in policy and procedures; generating reports; maintain
records.
Participate in the American Proficiency Institute (API) Testing Program as designated by API.
Participate in Quality Control
(QC) programs and understand current accreditation standards. Run daily Micros 60 QC. Print out monthly Micros 60 QC and enter it online.
Interpret all peer comparison QC. Implement corrective action if necessary.
Perform weekly concentrate cleaning on micros 60.
Maintain
label for COLA inspections and AAACH.
Maintain lab for CLIA inspections.
Main communication between Solstas reference lab
representatives, supply vendors, and Student Health Center.

Required Competency
Knowledge -
Technical

Duties

Maintains medical laboratory information system by identifying information needs and
problems; recommending improvements; establishing priorities; testing; writing user manual; training employees; maintaining security and
confidentiality.
Knowledge of public health laboratory laws and regulations; sanitary bacteriology regulations.
Completes operational
requirements by scheduling and assigning employees; following up on work results.
Maintains professional and technical knowledge by
attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional
societies.
Deals with staff and the public in a positive and successful manner.
Performs accurate and appropriate testing of specimens
received in the laboratory, according to established laboratory protocol and procedures.
Evaluates specimens for acceptability for proper
testing
Investigates and documents problems with unacceptable specimens
Verifies accuracy of results before reporting
results
Reports test results in a timely manner and according to established laboratory protocol and procedures.
Reports results
within time limits established for test procedures and reports abnormal, critical values and other categories of special requests as defined
by laboratory policy.
Follows established procedures for laboratory quality control and reports discrepancies to the
supervisor.
Performs daily, weekly, monthly, or as needed, maintenance on instruments and equipment as appropriate.
Troubleshoots
instruments, equipment, reagents, and patient specimens when problems occur.
Complies with established laboratory policies for universal
precautions when handling blood and/or body fluids.
Follows established chemical hygiene plan.
Maintains work area-cleans bench,
restocks supplies.
Adheres to all HIPAA privacy and security policies and practices. Reports violations and incidents they observe and
cooperates in investigations as requested by management.

Required Competency
Laboratory
Operations

Duties

Directs laboratory during absence of director. Trains ancillary personnel and declares them
to be proficient.
Coordinate schedule of lab techs and phlebotomist. Must maintain adequate coverage in lab during all operational
times.
Evaluates proficiency of new hires and trains them.

Competency Level: Journey

Position
Number: 006584

Recruitment Range: $39,384 – $49,275

FLSA:
Non-Exempt

Appointment Type: Permanent – Full-time

FTE: 40 hours/week, 12
months

Organizational Division: Dean of Students

Organizational Location: VC for Student
Affairs

Organizational Unit: Health Services Lab

Posting Number:
SHRA3215

Open Date: 06/05/2026

Close Date: 06/30/2026

Special Instructions to
Applicant

You must complete and submit an electronic application for employment to be considered. Resumes will not be
accepted in lieu of completing an electronic application. Applicants seeking Veteran’s Preference must attach a DD 214 form. Certificate of
Release or Discharge from Active Duty with your application during the process of applying to the job posting. Final candidates are subject
to criminal and sex offender background checks. North Carolina A&T State University participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all
employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States. North Carolina A&T State
University is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. No one who applies or seeks employment will be denied admission to or
employment at North Carolina A&T State University on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, disabling condition,
veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information or sexual orientation and sexual identity.

Employee Benefits
available to NC A & T permanent employees include the following and more;

• Accrued Vacation and Sick Leave for Eligible
  Employees
• Community Service Leave
• Aetna – State Health Benefits of North Carolina
• NCFlex – Vision, Dental,
  Flexible Spending Account, Life Insurance and more
• 12 Paid Holidays
• Teachers and State Employees Retirement System
  (TSERS)
• Optional Supplemental Plans – 401k, 403b, 457b and 457
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Campus
  Recreation Center Discount
• University Bookstore Discount
• and more

This position may be eligible for a
remote or hybrid work arrangement, consistent with university and state policies. N.C. A&T employees are generally required to reside in
North Carolina, within a 2-hour commuting distance of their assigned duty station.

Quick Link
https://jobs.ncat.edu/postings/40558