Medical Technologist I - Atrium Health South Park - Nights FT

Atrium Health; Charlotte, Apex (NC, NC); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated laboratory professional to perform crucial analyses on specimens, aiding in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases. This role emphasizes quality, efficiency, and safety, ensuring adherence to strict regulatory requirements. You will be responsible for maintaining supplies, managing inventory, and exercising clinical judgment to resolve testing issues. Join a fast-paced clinical environment where your contributions will directly impact patient care and departmental operations. If you thrive in a collaborative setting and are eager to make a difference, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Perform laboratory analysis on specimens for diagnosis and treatment.
• Maintain quality, efficiency, and safety in technical duties.

Skills

Laboratory analysis

Clinical judgment

Problem-solving

Quality assurance

Education

Bachelor's degree

MT (ASCP) or MLS (ASCP)

Job description

Overview

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

• 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 biohazardous (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.