Lead Medical Technologist - Atrium Health CMC - Blood Bank - Evenings

Atrium Health; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking healthcare organization where you will assume responsibility for the technical operations of our laboratory section. This role is crucial in ensuring quality, efficiency, and safety by meeting accreditation standards. You will lead initiatives to track and resolve issues, oversee work assignments, and participate in policy development. With a focus on career advancement and a robust benefits package, this opportunity is perfect for those passionate about making a difference in clinical environments. If you are ready to take on a challenging yet rewarding role, we encourage you to apply.

Benefits

Sign-on Bonus

Robust Benefits Packages

Paid Time Off

Career Advancement Opportunities

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree with certification in relevant fields is required.
• Strong knowledge of quality and safety standards in laboratory settings.

Responsibilities

• Oversees technical operations and ensures compliance with accreditation standards.
• Tracks and resolves issues in lab processes and test methods.

Skills

Quality Assurance

Problem Solving

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Certification as MT(ASCP)

Certification as MLS(ASCP)

Certification as HTL(ASCP)

Certification as CT(ASCP)

Job description

Overview

This position is Sign-on Bonus eligible. In addition to the sign-on bonus, new teammates at Atrium Health are eligible for robust benefits packages, paid time off, and opportunities for career advancement.

Job Summary

Assumes responsibility for the technical operations of the specific laboratory section. Ensures that all procedures are performed as defined in section policy and procedure. Assists and supports the Lab Director/Manager/Supervisor.

Essential Functions

• Ensures the implementation and maintenance of quality, efficiency, and safety in the section by meeting all accreditation standards (CAP, AABB, TJC, etc) on a continual basis.
• Demonstrates initiative in tracking and resolving problems, and continually checks the accuracy of processes, test methods, instruments in the section, including the review of results and clerical errors before they are reported to the medical record
• Assigns work for section and assists in workload evaluations as needed, delegating authority and responsibility as appropriate to ensures that work assigned to members of the section is completed and reported in a timely manner.
• Participates in writing/reviewing policies and procedures.
• Performs competency assessments for the section, ensuring that all teammates meet accreditation complexity requirements prior to reporting patient results and ongoing thereafter.

Physical Requirements

Works in a fast-paced clinical environment. Works in an area which contains bio hazardous (infectious) materials along with chemical, fire, and mechanical hazards. Duties may involve standing, walking, stretching, stooping, bending and lifting light (20 pound) to moderately heavy (50 pound) loads.

Education, Experience and Certifications

Bachelor’s Degree with certification as MT(ASCP), MLS(ASCP), HTL(ASCP), CT(ASCP) or equivalent required.