Clinical Lab Tech (MLT) – QA Focus, Flexible Shifts

Advocate Health Care; Shelby (NC); On-site; USD 33,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

Advocate Health Care operates the Atrium Health Cleveland laboratory and is seeking a Part-time Medical Laboratory Technician. The role emphasizes testing proficiency, QA adherence, and inventory control in a fast-paced clinical setting.

Candidates should hold an associate degree or equivalent and be MLT registry eligible or certified within one year, with compensation details outlined below. The position offers a wage range of $24.10–$36.15 per hour, and requires flexibility for various shifts

Qualifications

• Must have an associate degree or equivalent education and training per CLIA.
• MLT registry eligible or equivalent.
• MLT (ASCP/AMT) or equivalent within one year of hire.
• MLT certification through U.S. military medical laboratory programs acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates proficiency and follows testing procedures and policies by adherence to quality assurance guidelines for equipment and work area, documenting corrective action to any non-conforming event.
• Prepares reagents, maintains an adequate supply of materials for test procedures and manages inventory to effectively reduce departmental waste/expense.
• Exercises clinical judgment in assessing priorities while identifying, problem solving and offering solutions to test systems through the appropriate department channels, i.e. contacts hotline to troubleshoot with a specialist when necessary to resolve the issue or set-up service when appropriate.
• Assists with review and revision of procedures and documentation related to accreditation, adhering to all regulatory requirements for various authorities, including but not limited to CAP, TJC, OSHA.
• Maintains clear, real time communications shift-to-shift and with leadership regarding issues, concerns and problems which may affect patient care or the operation of the department.
• Participates in planning and implementing change through participation in staff meetings, task forces or projects.
• Willingly performs all other duties as assigned.

Skills

Quality assurance

Testing procedures

Documentation

Inventory management

Clinical judgment

Communication

Education

Associate degree or equivalent per CLIA

MLT registry eligible

MLT (ASCP/AMT) or equivalent within one year

MLT certification via military programs acceptable

Job description

Advocate Health Care operates the Atrium Health Cleveland laboratory and is seeking a Part-time Medical Laboratory Technician. The role emphasizes testing proficiency, QA adherence, and inventory control in a fast-paced clinical setting.

Candidates should hold an associate degree or equivalent and be MLT registry eligible or certified within one year, with compensation details outlined below. The position offers a wage range of $24.10–$36.15 per hour, and requires flexibility for various shifts