Clinical Lab Technologist I – Fast-Paced, Impactful Role

Advocate Health; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Health is seeking a qualified Medical Technologist/MLS for its laboratory team. The role requires a Bachelor's degree with MT (ASCP) or MLS (ASCP) eligibility within one year of hire, and involves performing testing per QA guidelines, preparing reagents, and managing inventory to control costs.

The position emphasizes adherence to accreditation standards, clear shift communication, and participation in competency assessments and change initiatives within a fast-paced clinical setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• MT (ASCP) or MLS(ASCP) or equivalent registry eligible within one year of hire.

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.
• Assists with review and revision of procedures and documentation related to accreditation, adhering to regulatory requirements (CAP, TJC, OSHA).
• Maintains clear, real time communications shift-to-shift and with leadership regarding issues impacting patient care or department operations.
• Participates in planning and implementing change through staff meetings, task forces or projects.
• Participates in competency assessment program, where qualified.

Education

Bachelor's degree

MT (ASCP) or MLS(ASCP) eligible within 1 year of hire

Job description

Advocate Health is seeking a qualified Medical Technologist/MLS for its laboratory team. The role requires a Bachelor's degree with MT (ASCP) or MLS (ASCP) eligibility within one year of hire, and involves performing testing per QA guidelines, preparing reagents, and managing inventory to control costs.

The position emphasizes adherence to accreditation standards, clear shift communication, and participation in competency assessments and change initiatives within a fast-paced clinical setting.