Medical Lab Tech

aah; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 33,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Health’s Carolinas Medical Center Core Lab: Chemistry seeks a dedicated medical laboratory professional for a full-time role. The position requires an associate degree, MLT certification within a year, and registry eligibility, with responsibilities spanning testing, QA, and reagent preparation.

Rotating weekends/holidays, 40 hours weekly, benefits eligible. Competencies include clinical judgment and adherence to CAP/TJC/OSHA standards, plus strong collaboration with leadership and

Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent education and training as defined by CLIA.
• MLT registry eligible or equivalent required within one year of hire.
• MLT (ASCP/AMT) or equivalent certification; military medical laboratory training programs acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Follows testing procedures and QA guidelines for equipment and work area, documenting corrective action for non-conforming events.
• Prepares reagents and maintains inventory to reduce departmental waste and expense.
• Exercises clinical judgment to prioritize tests and troubleshoot with appropriate department channels or specialists.
• Reviews and revises procedures to maintain accreditation and regulatory compliance (CAP, TJC, OSHA).
• Maintains clear real-time communication shift-to-shift with leadership regarding issues affecting patient care or operations.
• Participates in staff meetings, task forces, or projects to implement changes.

Education

Associate degree or CLIA-defined education

MLT registry eligible

MLT (ASCP/AMT) cert within 1 year

MLT certification via military program acceptable

Job description

Department: 60982 Carolinas Medical Center - Core Lab: Chemistry

Status: Full time

Benefits Eligible: Yes

Hours Per Week: 40

Schedule Details/Additional Information:

M-F 1530 to midnight with rotating weekends and holidays

Pay Range

$24.10 - $36.15

Essential Functions

• 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.
  Willfully performs all other duties as assigned

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

Must have an associate degree or equivalent education and training as defined by CLIA.MLT registry eligible or equivalent required. MLT (ASCP/AMT) or equivalent required within one year of hire.MLT (ASCP/AMT) certification through the U.S military medical laboratory training programs by an accredited institution is acceptable.

Our CommitmenttoYou:

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:

Compensation

• Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
• Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
• Incentive pay for select positions
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

Benefits and more

• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, andShort- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program

Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview.

About Advocate Health

Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.