Clinical Laboratory Technologist (MT/MLS Eligible)

Hugh Chatham Health; Concord (NC); On-site; USD 39,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off programs

Health and welfare benefits

Flexible Spending Accounts

Adoption assistance and paid parental/

Defined contribution retirement plans

Educational Assistance Program

Job summary

Advocate Health seeks a Laboratory professional in North Carolina to join the Lab department for a full-time role. The position involves performing testing procedures with strict adherence to QA guidelines and maintaining inventory and reagents.

The candidate must hold a Bachelor’s degree and MT/MLS registry eligibility. MT/ASCP or MLS/ASCP certification is expected within one year of hire, and the role requires adherence to accreditation standards, strong communication, and teamwork in a

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; MT/MLS or equivalent registry eligible.
• MT (ASCP) or MLS(ASCP) or equivalent required 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.

Skills

Quality assurance adherence

Clinical judgment

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

MT/MLS registry eligibility

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

Job description

Advocate Health seeks a Laboratory professional in North Carolina to join the Lab department for a full-time role. The position involves performing testing procedures with strict adherence to QA guidelines and maintaining inventory and reagents.

The candidate must hold a Bachelor’s degree and MT/MLS registry eligibility. MT/ASCP or MLS/ASCP certification is expected within one year of hire, and the role requires adherence to accreditation standards, strong communication, and teamwork in a