Medical Technologist

Atrium Health Enterprise; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Atrium Health Enterprise in Charlotte, NC is seeking an experienced laboratory professional to support testing procedures and maintain QA standards.

Responsibilities include reagent preparation, inventory management, adherence to CAP, TJC and OSHA requirements, and clear shift communications with leadership. Excellent clinical judgment and collaboration with teams are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; MT/MLS registry eligible within one year of hire.
• MT (ASCP) or MLS (ASCP) registry eligible within one year.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates proficiency and follows testing procedures and policies.
• Prepares reagents and manages inventory to reduce waste.
• Assists with accreditation documentation and regulatory compliance (CAP, TJC, OSHA).
• Maintains shift-to-shift communications with leadership regarding issues affecting patient care.
• Participates in planning and staff meetings, task forces or projects.
• Participates in competency assessment program, where qualified.

Skills

Quality assurance

Testing procedures

Documentation

Clinical judgment

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

MT/MLS registry eligible

ASCP eligible 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.


• Participates in competency assessment program, where qualified.

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

Bachelor's degree required, MT, MLS or equivalent registry eligible. MT (ASCP) or MLS(ASCP) or equivalent required within one year of hire.