Medical Technologist I - Atrium Health Levine Cancer Institute Pineville - PRN

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

Job summary

Atrium Health is seeking a Medical Technologist I for its Levine Cancer Institute in Pineville. This role involves performing laboratory analyses, ensuring quality and safety in testing, and requires a Bachelor’s degree along with MT or MLS certification. Join a team that offers a sign-on bonus and robust benefits, contributing to patient care in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

Sign-on Bonus

Robust benefits packages

Paid time off

Opportunities for career advancement

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• MT (ASCP) or MLS (ASCP) certification required within one year of hire.

Responsibilities

• Performs laboratory analysis on received specimens.
• Responsible for overall quality, efficiency, and safety in technical duties.
• Maintains clear communication regarding patient care issues.

Skills

Quality Assurance

Clinical Judgment

Problem-Solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree

MT (ASCP) or MLS (ASCP) certification

Job description

Medical Technologist I - Atrium Health Levine Cancer Institute Pineville - PRN

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Overview

This position is Sign-on Bonus eligible. In addition to the sign-on bonus, new teammates at Atrium Health are eligible for robust benefits packages, paid time off, and opportunities for career advancement.

Job Summary

Performs laboratory analysis on received specimens, providing clinical information for diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of diseases. Responsible for overall quality, efficiency, and safety in the performance of assigned technical duties.

Essential Functions

1. 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.
2. Prepares reagents, maintains an adequate supply of materials for test procedures, and manages inventory to effectively reduce departmental waste/expense.
3. Exercises clinical judgment in assessing priorities while identifying, problem-solving, and offering solutions to test systems through the appropriate department channels, e.g., troubleshooting with a specialist or setting up service.
4. Assists with review and revision of procedures and documentation related to accreditation, adhering to all regulatory requirements (CAP, TJC, OSHA).
5. Maintains clear, real-time communication shift-to-shift and with leadership regarding issues that may affect patient care or department operation.
6. Participates in planning and implementing change through staff meetings, task forces, or projects.
7. Participates in competency assessments, where qualified.

Physical Requirements

Works in a fast-paced clinical environment with potential exposure to biohazards, chemicals, fire, and mechanical hazards. Duties may involve standing, walking, stretching, stooping, bending, and lifting light to moderately heavy loads.

Education, Experience, and Certifications

Bachelor’s degree required, with MT, MLS, or equivalent registry eligibility. MT (ASCP) or MLS (ASCP) or equivalent certification required within one year of hire.