Lead Medical Technologist - Atrium Health Southpark - FT Days

Atrium Health; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated laboratory professional to oversee technical operations in a fast-paced clinical environment. This role is crucial in ensuring compliance with accreditation standards while maintaining quality and efficiency. You will be responsible for delegating tasks, conducting competency assessments, and actively participating in policy development. If you have a Bachelor's Degree and relevant certifications, along with a passion for laboratory excellence, this opportunity is perfect for you to make a significant impact in patient care.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Quality Assurance

Problem Solving

Leadership

Accreditation Standards Knowledge

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Certification as MT(ASCP)

Certification as MLS(ASCP)

Certification as HTL(ASCP)

Certification as CT(ASCP)

Job description

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.