Medical Technologist I: QA‑Driven Lab Impact (40h)

aah; Huntersville (NC); On-site; USD 39,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Health is seeking a Laboratory professional at Carolinas Medical Center – Huntersville, for a full-time role in a fast-paced clinical lab. You will perform testing procedures, maintain quality assurance standards, prepare reagents, and manage inventory to minimize waste.

Requires a Bachelor's degree and MT/MLS registry eligibility; MT (ASCP) or MLS(ASCP) within one year of hire. 40 hours weekly with a pay range of $28.55–$42.85 per hour plus benefits.

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

• Demonstrates proficiency and follows testing procedures and policies by adherence to quality assurance guidelines for equipment and work area.
• 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 appropriate department channels.
• Assists with review and revision of procedures and documentation related to accreditation, adhering to all regulatory requirements for CAP, TJC, OSHA.
• Maintains clear, real-time communications shift-to-shift and with leadership regarding issues and problems which may affect patient care or department operation.
• Participates in planning and implementing change through staff meetings, task forces or projects.
• Participates in competency assessment program, where qualified.

Skills

Quality Assurance

Clinical Judgment

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

MT/MLS registry eligible

Job description

Advocate Health is seeking a Laboratory professional at Carolinas Medical Center – Huntersville, for a full-time role in a fast-paced clinical lab. You will perform testing procedures, maintain quality assurance standards, prepare reagents, and manage inventory to minimize waste.

Requires a Bachelor's degree and MT/MLS registry eligibility; MT (ASCP) or MLS(ASCP) within one year of hire. 40 hours weekly with a pay range of $28.55–$42.85 per hour plus benefits.