Medical Lab Technician

Advocate Health; Shelby (NC); Sur place; USD 42 000 - 54 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Advocate Health is seeking a Medical Laboratory Technician to uphold QA-guided testing procedures and ensure accurate, compliant lab operations. The role emphasizes inventory management, troubleshooting, and adherence to CAP, TJC, OSHA standards.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong clinical judgment, effective communication across shifts, and participate in process improvements while performing routine duties in a fast-paced clinical environment.

Qualifications

• Assesses procedures for accuracy and adherence to QA guidelines.
• Manages materials and reagents to minimize waste and cost.
• Uses clinical judgment to prioritize and resolve test-system issues.
• Reviews and updates lab procedures to comply with accreditation standards.
• Maintains clear communication across shifts and with leadership.

Responsabilités

• Demonstrates proficiency with testing procedures and quality assurance guidelines.
• Prepares reagents and maintains inventory for test procedures.
• Identifies problems and collaborates with departments or hotlines to troubleshoot issues.
• Ensures compliance with CAP, TJC, OSHA regulations and accreditation requirements.
• Maintains real-time communication across shifts and leadership on issues.
• Participates in staff meetings and task forces to implement changes.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Connaissances

Quality assurance

Inventory management

Clinical judgment

Troubleshooting

Regulatory compliance

Communication

Formation

Associate degree in Medical Laboratory Technology

Description du poste

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.