Night Shift Medical Technologist: Lab Diagnostics Pro

Hugh Chatham Health; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 33,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Health in Charlotte, NC is seeking a Laboratory Technician to perform routine and complex analyses on received specimens, ensuring accuracy and safety in all duties.

You will follow QA guidelines, prepare reagents, manage inventory, and collaborate with leadership to support timely patient care. A Bachelor's degree and MT/MLS certification eligibility are required, with ASCP credentials preferred.

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, 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.

Education

Bachelor's degree

MT/MLS or equivalent registry eligible

MT (ASCP) or MLS(ASCP) or equivalent within one year

Job description

Advocate Health in Charlotte, NC is seeking a Laboratory Technician to perform routine and complex analyses on received specimens, ensuring accuracy and safety in all duties.

You will follow QA guidelines, prepare reagents, manage inventory, and collaborate with leadership to support timely patient care. A Bachelor's degree and MT/MLS certification eligibility are required, with ASCP credentials preferred.