Medical Laboratory Technician I - Atrium Health Lake Norman - FT Nights

Atrium Health; Cornelius (NC); On-site; USD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated laboratory technician to join their collaborative team. This role involves performing critical laboratory analyses that contribute to patient diagnosis and treatment. The ideal candidate will demonstrate proficiency in quality assurance and clinical judgment, ensuring safety and efficiency in all technical duties. Join a culture that values trust, accountability, and innovation while providing top-quality care. This position offers opportunities for career advancement and a supportive environment where teammates uplift each other. If you are passionate about healthcare and eager to grow, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Sign-on bonus

Robust benefits packages

Paid time off

Opportunities for career advancement

Qualifications

• Proficiency in laboratory analysis and adherence to quality assurance guidelines.
• Ability to manage inventory and reduce departmental waste.

Responsibilities

• Perform laboratory analysis on specimens for diagnosis and treatment.
• Maintain communication with leadership regarding patient care issues.

Skills

Laboratory analysis

Quality assurance

Clinical judgment

Problem-solving

Education

Associate's degree

MLT registry eligibility

MLT (ASCP) certification

Job description

Overview

This position is Sign-on Bonus eligible. In addition to the sign-on bonus, new teammates at Atrium Health are eligible for robust benefits packages, paid time off, and opportunities for career advancement.

Atrium Health Lake Norman | Vision for Culture

At Atrium Health Lake Norman our team is collaborative, inclusive, and patient-centered. Our culture is built on a foundation of trust, shared accountability, and psychological safety.We value clear communication, integrity, and innovation while fostering empathy, respect, and a shared sense of purpose.Leadership sets the tone with a growth mindset and critical thinking. Leaders empower teams, embrace change, and champion excellence.Teammates lift each other up, value relationships within and across disciplines, and share pride in delivering safe top-quality care.It is a culture of ownership, celebration, and belonging, where people are inspired to thrive, grow together, and have fun!

Job Summary
Performs laboratory analysis on received specimens, providing clinical information for diagnosis, treatment and prevention of diseases. Responsible for overall quality, efficiency, and safety in the performance of assigned technical duties.

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.

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
Associate’s degree required, MLT registry eligible or equivalent required. MLT (ASCP) or equivalent required within one year of hire.