Medical Laboratory Technician

Advocate Health; Wadesboro (NC); On-site; USD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Health is seeking a Medical Laboratory Technician to perform routine testing in a fast-paced clinical lab. You will prepare reagents and maintain inventory while reducing waste and expense.

The role requires strict adherence to QA guidelines and proper documentation of non-conforming events. You will exercise clinical judgment to prioritize tasks, troubleshoot test systems, and communicate with leadership about issues affecting patient care.

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.
• MLT certification through military medical laboratory programs acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Adheres to testing procedures and policies per quality assurance guidelines; documents corrective actions for non-conforming events.
• Prepares reagents and maintains adequate supply of materials; manages inventory to reduce waste/expense.
• Exercises clinical judgment to assess priorities and resolves issues by contacting appropriate departments or specialists.

Skills

Clinical testing procedures

Quality assurance guidelines

Education

Associate degree

MLT registry eligible

MLT certification within 1 year

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.
• 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.