Clinical Lab Technologist (MT/MLS Eligible)

Advocate Health; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Health in Charlotte, NC seeks a laboratory professional with bachelor's degree to perform essential testing duties and ensure QA compliance. The role requires MT/MLS registry eligibility and timely attainment of ASCP credentials within one year of hire.

You will manage reagents, inventory, and liaise with leadership to maintain patient safety and high lab standards. The position emphasizes adherence to CAP/TJC/OSHA standards, strong problem-solving, and collaboration with

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; MT, MLS or equivalent registry eligible.
• MT (ASCP) or MLS(ASCP) or equivalent required within one year of hire.
• Demonstrates proficiency and follows testing procedures and policies per QA guidelines.

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 appropriate department channels, e.g. 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.

Skills

Quality assurance

Troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor's degree

MT/MLS registry eligible

Job description

Advocate Health in Charlotte, NC seeks a laboratory professional with bachelor's degree to perform essential testing duties and ensure QA compliance. The role requires MT/MLS registry eligibility and timely attainment of ASCP credentials within one year of hire.

You will manage reagents, inventory, and liaise with leadership to maintain patient safety and high lab standards. The position emphasizes adherence to CAP/TJC/OSHA standards, strong problem-solving, and collaboration with