Lead Medical Technologist - Atrium Health Southpark - FT Days

Atrium Health; Charlotte, Apex (NC, NC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a dedicated laboratory professional to oversee technical operations within a specific section. This role is crucial in maintaining accreditation standards and ensuring the quality and efficiency of laboratory procedures. You will demonstrate initiative in problem-solving and play a key part in policy development while supporting a team of professionals. If you are passionate about clinical excellence and thrive in a fast-paced environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree with relevant certifications required.
• Experience in quality assurance and problem-solving in laboratory settings.

Responsibilities

• Ensure quality and safety standards are met in laboratory operations.
• Track and resolve issues related to processes and test methods.

Skills

Quality Assurance

Problem Solving

Team Management

Policy Writing

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.