Medical Lab Technician

Hugh Chatham Health, Inc.; Shelby (NC); On-site; USD 33,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

Advocate Health is seeking a part-time Medical Laboratory Technologist for the Atrium Health Cleveland - Lab. The candidate must have an associate degree or CLIA-equivalent training and MLT certification within one year of hire. You will perform tests according to QA guidelines and support accreditation efforts.

In a fast-paced clinical setting, you will prepare reagents, manage inventory, document actions, and communicate with leadership across shifts. Shifts may include nights and weekends.

Qualifications

• Must have an associate degree or equivalent education as defined by CLIA.
• MLT (ASCP/AMT) certification or eligible within one year of hire.
• Must be able to adhere to CAP, TJC, OSHA accreditation requirements.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates proficiency and follows testing procedures and QA guidelines; documents corrective action for non-conforming events.
• Prepares reagents; maintains materials; manages inventory to reduce waste/expense.
• Exercises clinical judgment in prioritizing and troubleshooting test systems via department channels.
• Reviews and revises procedures to support accreditation; adheres to CAP, TJC, OSHA requirements.
• Maintains real-time shift-to-shift communications with leadership about issues affecting patient care or operations.
• Participates in planning and execution of changes via staff meetings, task forces, or projects.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Skills

Laboratory testing

Quality assurance

Inventory management

Clinical judgment

Regulatory compliance

Education

Associate degree or equivalent education

MLT (ASCP/AMT) certification within 1 year of hire

Job description

Schedule Details/Additional Information

Various shifts not limited to nights and or weekends.

Department

60901 Atrium Health Cleveland - Lab

Status

Part time

Benefits Eligible

No

Hours Per Week

0

Schedule Details/Additional Information

Various shifts not limited to nights and or weekends.

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.