Medical Technologist CMC Tower Expansion

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

Job summary

Atrium Health in Charlotte, NC, is seeking a qualified laboratory professional to support testing procedures, QA guidelines, and reagent preparation. The role emphasizes inventory control, problem solving, and adherence to regulatory standards.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree and MT/MLS eligibility with credentialing within one year of hire. Strong communication, teamwork and competency participation are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required and MT/MLS registry eligible.
• MT/ASCP or MLS/ASCP equivalent credential required within one year of hire.

Responsibilities

• Adheres to quality assurance guidelines and documents corrective action for non-conforming events.
• Prepares reagents and maintains supplies, manages inventory to reduce waste/expense.
• Exercises clinical judgment to prioritize and troubleshoot test systems through the proper channels.
• Maintains regulatory compliance with authorities such as CAP, TJC and OSHA.
• Maintains clear real-time communication with shift leadership about issues affecting patient care or operations.
• Participates in staff meetings, task forces, and projects to implement changes.
• Participates in competency assessment programs where qualified.

Skills

Quality assurance

Inventory management

Clinical judgment

Regulatory adherence

Communication

Change management

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

MT/MLS registry eligible

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.