Clinical Lab Technologist/MLT — QA‑Driven, Growth Path

Advocate Health; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Health in Charlotte, NC seeks a Medical Technologist/MLS to join our fast-paced clinical laboratory. You will perform testing per QA guidelines, prepare reagents, manage inventory, and document actions to maintain quality.

The role requires Bachelor’s degree and MT/MLS registry eligibility, with ASCP credentials within one year of hire. You will collaborate with the team and uphold CAP, TJC, OSHA standards to ensure safe patient care.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; MT, MLS or equivalent registry eligible.
• MT (ASCP) or MLS(ASCP) eligibility 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, 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.
• Participates in competency assessment program, where qualified.

Education

Bachelor's degree

MT(ASCP) or MLS(ASCP) eligibility within 1 year

Job description

Advocate Health in Charlotte, NC seeks a Medical Technologist/MLS to join our fast-paced clinical laboratory. You will perform testing per QA guidelines, prepare reagents, manage inventory, and document actions to maintain quality.

The role requires Bachelor’s degree and MT/MLS registry eligibility, with ASCP credentials within one year of hire. You will collaborate with the team and uphold CAP, TJC, OSHA standards to ensure safe patient care.