Medical Lab Tech - Atrium Health Charlotte FT Nights
About The Position
The Medical Lab Tech position at Atrium Health in Charlotte is a full-time role working nights. This position is responsible for performing laboratory testing, preparing reagents, maintaining supplies, troubleshooting test systems, and ensuring adherence to quality assurance and regulatory requirements. The role involves clear communication between shifts and with leadership, and participation in change initiatives and competency assessments. The work environment is fast-paced and involves exposure to biohazardous materials, chemicals, fire, and mechanical hazards. Duties may require standing, walking, stretching, stooping, bending, and lifting up to 50 pounds.
Requirements
- 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.
Benefits
- Comprehensive suite of Total Rewards
- Competitive compensation
- Generous retirement offerings
- Programs that invest in your career development
- Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
- Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
- Incentive pay for select positions
- Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
- Paid Time Off programs
- Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
- Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
- Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
- Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
- Educational Assistance Program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
