Medical Lab Tech

Hugh Chatham Health; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Health and welfare benefits

Flexible Spending Accounts

Adoption assistance

Retirement with employer match

Educational Assistance Program

Job summary

Advocate Health in Charlotte seeks a Medical Laboratory Technologist to join the Core Lab: Chemistry team. The role is full-time, 40 hours weekly, with a schedule of Monday–Friday 3:30 PM to midnight and rotating weekends/holidays.

Requires an associate degree or equivalent and MLT registry eligibility; MLT (ASCP/AMT) certification within one year of hire is acceptable. The department emphasizes QA, testing procedures, inventory control, and adherence to accreditation standards while supporting

Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent education required.
• MLT registry eligible with certification within one year of hire preferred.
• MLT (ASCP/AMT) or equivalent certification within one year of hire acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates proficiency and follows testing procedures and policies per QA guidelines.
• Prepares reagents and manages inventory to reduce waste/expense.
• Maintains communication with leadership and supports accreditation efforts.

Education

Associate degree or equivalent education

MLT registry eligible

MLT (ASCP/AMT) certification within one year of hire

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.
• Willingly 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 Commitment To You

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, and Short- 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.