Medical Lab Technician

Atrium Health; Shelby (NC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Atrium Health in Shelby, NC is seeking a clinical laboratory professional to support testing workflows in a fast-paced setting. You will adhere to QA procedures, prepare reagents, and manage inventory while exercising clinical judgement to resolve instrument issues through proper channels.

The role requires an associate degree with MLT eligibility and timely certification within one year of hire, in accordance with CLIA, CAP, TJC and OSHA standards, ensuring high standards of patient safety and

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Follow QA guidelines for equipment and work area; document corrective actions for non-conforming events.
• Prepare reagents and maintain materials; manage inventory to reduce waste/expense.
• Exercise clinical judgment to set priorities and troubleshoot test systems with the appropriate department contacts.
• Assist with revisions of procedures for accreditation; adhere to CAP, TJC, OSHA requirements.
• Maintain clear, real-time communication shift-to-shift with leadership on issues affecting patient care or department operations.
• Participate in staff meetings and projects to plan and implement changes.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Quality assurance

Testing procedures

Troubleshooting

Clinical judgement

Education

Associates degree

MLT certification eligibility

Tools

Laboratory instrumentation

Job description

• 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

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.