Medical Technologist - Cancer Lab (QA/Accreditation)

Atrium Health; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Atrium Health is seeking a Laboratory professional to support testing procedures under quality assurance guidelines. You will prepare reagents, manage supplies, and exercise clinical judgment to resolve issues with the proper department channels.

You will assist with accreditation documentation and regulatory compliance while maintaining real-time communication with leadership. Participation in staff meetings and competency assessments is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and MT/MLS registry eligibility within 1 year of hire.
• Proven attention to QA guidelines and documentation.
• Ability to work cross-functionally and follow accreditation rules.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Quality assurance

Inventory management

Clinical judgment

Regulatory compliance

Clear communication

Change implementation

Competency assessment

Education

Bachelor's degree in a life sciences field

MT (ASCP) or MLS (ASCP) registry eligible

Job description

Atrium Health is seeking a Laboratory professional to support testing procedures under quality assurance guidelines. You will prepare reagents, manage supplies, and exercise clinical judgment to resolve issues with the proper department channels.

You will assist with accreditation documentation and regulatory compliance while maintaining real-time communication with leadership. Participation in staff meetings and competency assessments is expected.