Medical Technologist I GCM - University

Atrium Health; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Atrium Health in Charlotte, NC is seeking a Medical Technologist to support laboratory testing, ensure QA procedures are followed, and uphold safety standards in a fast-paced clinical environment.

You will prepare reagents, manage supply inventory, and use clinical judgment to prioritize tasks while coordinating with the appropriate departments.

This role requires a Bachelor’s degree and MT/MLS or equivalent registry eligibility, with ASCP certification within one year of hire.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in medical technology or related field.
• MT/MLS or equivalent registry eligible within one year of hire.
• ASCP certification preferred or eligible.

Responsibilities

• Adheres to QA guidelines for equipment and work area; documents corrective actions for non-conforming events.
• Prepares reagents and maintains adequate supplies; manages inventory to reduce waste.
• Uses clinical judgment to set priorities and troubleshoots test systems with departments.
• Ensures regulatory compliance per CAP, TJC, OSHA.
• Maintains clear shift-to-shift communication with leadership about issues affecting patient care.
• Participates in planning meetings and change initiatives.
• Participates in competency assessment program where qualified.

Skills

Quality assurance

Testing procedures

Documenting actions

Inventory management

Clinical judgment

Regulatory compliance

Communication

Change management

Competency assessment

Education

Bachelor's degree required

MT/MLS or equivalent registry eligible

ASCP registry eligible within 1 year

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.