Medical Technologist - Atrium Health Providence PRN Nights

Advocate Health; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 54,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Health in Charlotte, NC seeks a Medical Technologist to perform testing with strict QA adherence. You will prepare reagents, manage inventory, and apply clinical judgment to troubleshoot systems while ensuring CAP/TJC/OSHA regulatory compliance.

You will help update procedures and participate in competency assessments as needed. Effective communication across shifts and with leadership is expected, as is contributing to change initiatives in the department.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Adheres to quality assurance guidelines for equipment and work area and documents corrective actions for non-conforming events.
• Prepares reagents, maintains supplies, and manages inventory to reduce waste and expenses.
• Uses clinical judgment to prioritize and troubleshoot test systems through appropriate department channels.
• Reviews and revises procedures and documentation to meet accreditation and regulatory requirements (CAP, TJC, OSHA).
• Maintains real-time shift-to-shift communications with leadership about issues affecting patient care or operations.
• Participates in staff meetings, task forces, and projects to implement change.
• Participates in competency assessment programs where qualified.

Skills

Quality assurance

Testing procedures

Inventory management

Clinical judgment

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree

MT (ASCP) or MLS (ASCP) registry eligible

Registration 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.


• 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.