Medical Technologist CMC Tower Expansion

105 Carolinas Medical Center; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 39,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus eligible

Benefits eligible

36-hour work week

Job summary

Advocate Health is seeking a Blood Bank laboratory professional at Carolinas Medical Center in Charlotte. The role is full-time, 36 hours per week, with a 7p-7a schedule and a sign-on bonus eligibility based on program rules.

Minimum requirements include a Bachelor's degree and MT (ASCP) or MLS (ASCP) registry eligibility within one year of hire. Competitive benefits apply upon employment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; MT, MLS or equivalent registry eligible.
• MT (ASCP) or MLS (ASCP) registry eligible within one year of hire.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates proficiency and follows testing procedures per quality assurance guidelines for equipment and work area.
• Prepares reagents and maintains adequate supplies to reduce departmental waste and expense.
• Exercises clinical judgment in prioritizing tasks and troubleshooting test systems with appropriate departments.
• Ensures procedures and documentation meet accreditation and regulatory requirements (CAP, TJC, OSHA).
• Maintains clear real-time communications shift-to-shift with leadership regarding issues affecting patient care or operations.
• Participates in planning, staff meetings, and project initiatives to implement change.
• Engages in competency assessment programs where qualified.

Education

Bachelor's degree

MT (ASCP) or MLS (ASCP) registry eligible

Job description

Department: 60908 Carolinas Medical Center - Lab: Blood Bank Status: Full time Benefits Eligible: Yes Hours Per Week: 36 Schedule Details/Additional Information: 7p-7a This position is Sign-on Bonus eligible. Based on eligibility Pay Range: $28.55 - $42.85

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.

Our Commitment to You:

• Compensation Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job Incentive pay for select positions Opportunity for annual increases based on performance Benefits and more
• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program

Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview.

About Advocate Health

Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise.

It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs.

Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits. This is Transformation One shared purpose brought us together. Now, as one of the 10 largest not-for-profit, integrated health systems in the United States, our combined strength and stability drives us forward. Starting with You Caring for nearly 3 million people has inspired a transformation. One in which the patient’s experience guides our vision and empowers us to offer new possibilities in our communities.

Reshaping Access What is access? It’s offering more sites of care than any other health system in the Midwest. But there’s a new frontier. Access is exploring the latest technologies to deliver care to patients exactly where they are and exactly when they need it.

Inspiring Professionals With our dynamically inclusive workforce and strong connections to the places where we live and work, we’ll touch more lives and contribute to stronger and more vibrant communities.

Transforming Care We’re redefining the standard for care with world-class doctors and caregivers, innovative solutions, outstanding outcomes, and leading-edge research and clinical trials.

Combined, Advocate and Aurora are recognized for clinical excellence in: Cardiovascular Care Neurosciences Gynecology Oncology Pediatrics Primary Care Neurology Geriatrics Trauma Care