Medical Technologist - Charlotte FT Nights

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

Job summary

Atrium Health is seeking a Medical Laboratory Technologist to perform high-quality clinical testing, adhere to QA guidelines, and support equipment and workflow in a fast-paced lab.

You will prepare reagents, manage supplies to minimize waste, exercise clinical judgment to troubleshoot with appropriate teams, ensure accreditation readiness (CAP/TJC/OSHA), and collaborate with leadership to improve patient care and lab operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field; MT/MLS (ASCP) registry eligible.
• MT (ASCP) or MLS (ASCP) or equivalent required within one year of hire.
• Knowledge of accreditation and regulatory requirements (CAP, TJC, OSHA).

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates proficiency in testing procedures and follows QA guidelines; documents corrective action for non-conforming events.
• Prepares reagents, maintains supplies, and manages inventory to reduce waste/expense.
• Exercises clinical judgment to prioritize and troubleshoot test systems via appropriate department channels.
• Assists with procedures and documentation related to accreditation; adheres to CAP/TJC/OSHA requirements.
• Maintains clear, real-time communication with leadership about issues affecting patient care or lab operations.
• Participates in planning and implementing change through staff meetings and projects.
• Participates in competency assessment programs where qualified.

Skills

Quality assurance

Lab testing procedures

Analytical thinking

Inventory management

Education

Bachelor's degree

MT/MLS (ASCP) or equivalent

Job description

• 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.

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.