Medical Laboratory Tech: Precision, Compliance & Impact

Atrium Health; Shelby (NC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Atrium Health in Shelby, NC seeks a Medical Laboratory Technician/MLT to perform tests with strict QA adherence, manage reagents, and communicate issues to leadership to safeguard patient care.

Requirements include an associate degree and MLT registry eligibility; certification within one year is acceptable. The role emphasizes accuracy, problem-solving, and teamwork in a fast-paced clinical setting.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Medical Laboratory Technology or equivalent.
• MLT registry eligibility (ASCP/AMT) required or equivalent.
• Certification within one year of hire acceptable if not initially certified.

Responsibilities

• Adheres to quality assurance guidelines for equipment and work area.
• Prepares reagents and maintains inventory to reduce waste/expense.
• Exercises clinical judgment to prioritize and resolve test-system issues through proper channels.
• Reviews and revises procedures to meet accreditation and regulatory requirements (CAP, TJC, OSHA).
• Maintains clear shift-to-shift communications with leadership about issues impacting patient care.
• Participates in planning and change initiatives through meetings or projects.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Clinical judgment

Documentation

Quality assurance

Team collaboration

Education

Associate degree in Medical Laboratory Technology

MLT registry eligibility (ASCP/AMT)

Certification within 1 year of hire

Job description

Atrium Health in Shelby, NC seeks a Medical Laboratory Technician/MLT to perform tests with strict QA adherence, manage reagents, and communicate issues to leadership to safeguard patient care.

Requirements include an associate degree and MLT registry eligibility; certification within one year is acceptable. The role emphasizes accuracy, problem-solving, and teamwork in a fast-paced clinical setting.