Medical Technologist - Atrium Health Mt. Island FT Nights

Advocate Aurora Health; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Health in Charlotte, NC seeks a laboratory professional to perform analyses on received specimens, ensuring accurate results for diagnosis, treatment, and prevention. The role emphasizes adherence to QA guidelines, handling reagents, inventory management, and collaboration with departments to troubleshoot issues; requires Bachelor's degree and MT/MLS registry eligibility with ASCP within one year.

This position offers exposure to CAP, TJC, OSHA standards and opportunities to contribute

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in MLS/MT or equivalent.
• MT (ASCP) or MLS(ASCP) registry eligible; certification within one year of hire.
• Demonstrated knowledge of CAP, TJC, OSHA standards.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to quality assurance guidelines and document corrective actions for non-conforming events.
• Prepare reagents, maintain supplies, and manage inventory to reduce waste.
• Exercise clinical judgment to prioritize and troubleshoot test systems with appropriate departments.
• Review and revise procedures to comply with accreditation and regulatory requirements (CAP, TJC, OSHA).
• Maintain clear shift communications with leadership about issues affecting patient care or operations.
• Participate in planning and implementing department changes and projects.
• Participate in competency assessment where qualified.

Skills

Laboratory procedures

Quality assurance

Clinical testing

Equipment troubleshooting

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in MLS/MT or related

MT (ASCP) or MLS(ASCP) registry eligible

Job description

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.
• 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.