Medical Laboratory Technician

Advocate Health; Shelby (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Health in Shelby, NC seeks a Medical Laboratory Technician to perform testing in a fast-paced clinical setting, following QA guidelines, preparing reagents, and managing inventory to minimize waste. The role emphasizes accurate documentation and adherence to accreditation requirements.

You will use clinical judgment to prioritize tasks, troubleshoot with specialists when needed, and communicate with leadership to ensure reliable patient care across shifts.

Qualifications

• Must have associate degree or equivalent as defined by CLIA.
• MLT registry eligible (ASCP/AMT) or equivalent.
• MLT certification within one year of hire is required/ acceptable via military program.

Responsibilities

• Adheres to testing procedures and policies per QA guidelines; documents corrective action for non-conforming events.
• Prepares reagents and maintains supplies; manages inventory to reduce waste and expense.
• Utilizes clinical judgment to prioritize testing and communicates with appropriate department to troubleshoot issues.
• Participates in procedure reviews and documentation to meet accreditation requirements (CAP, TJC, OSHA).
• Maintains clear real-time communications with shift leadership regarding issues affecting patient care.

Skills

Quality assurance procedures

Inventory management

Clinical judgment

Documentation

Education

Associate degree or equivalent education (CLIA)

MLT registry eligible (ASCP/AMT)

MLT certification within 1 year of hire

Job description

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.
  Willfully 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.