Lead Medical Technologist - Atrium Health Mercy - FT Evenings

Atrium Health; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated laboratory operations professional to ensure technical excellence in a fast-paced clinical environment. This role involves maintaining quality, efficiency, and safety standards while overseeing laboratory procedures and staff. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong problem-solving skills, manage workloads effectively, and ensure compliance with accreditation requirements. If you're passionate about laboratory excellence and thrive in dynamic settings, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree with relevant certifications required.
• Experience in laboratory operations and quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Ensure quality and safety standards in laboratory operations.
• Track and resolve operational issues effectively.
• Conduct competency assessments for laboratory staff.

Skills

Quality Assurance

Problem Solving

Process Accuracy

Team Management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Certification as MT(ASCP)

Certification as MLS(ASCP)

Certification as HTL(ASCP)

Certification as CT(ASCP)

Job description

Overview

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.