Medical Lab Technician
Advocate Health and Hospitals Corporation•Cleveland, NC
About The Position
The Medical Lab Technician performs laboratory testing in a clinical environment, following established procedures and policies while maintaining quality assurance standards for equipment and work areas. The technician prepares reagents, maintains test supplies and inventory, troubleshoots test systems, supports accreditation documentation and regulatory compliance, and communicates relevant issues to colleagues and leadership. This is a PRN position covering various shifts, including nights and weekends.
Requirements
- Associate degree or equivalent education and training as defined by CLIA.
- MLT registry eligible or equivalent required.
- MLT (ASCP/AMT) certification or equivalent required within one year of hire.
- MLT (ASCP/AMT) certification through U.S. military medical laboratory training programs by an accredited institution is acceptable.
Responsibilities
- Follow testing procedures and policies and adhere to quality assurance guidelines for equipment and work areas; document corrective actions for non-conforming events.
- Prepare reagents and maintain adequate supplies for test procedures while managing inventory to reduce departmental waste and expense.
- Use clinical judgment to assess priorities, identify and solve problems, and offer solutions for test systems through appropriate department channels, including contacting a hotline specialist or arranging service when needed.
- Assist with reviewing and revising procedures and accreditation documentation, adhering to regulatory requirements, including those of CAP, TJC, and OSHA.
- Maintain clear, real-time communications across shifts and with leadership about issues, concerns, and problems that may affect patient care or department operations.
- Participate in planning and implementing change through staff meetings, task forces, or projects.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Paid time off programs
- Medical, dental, vision, life, and short- and long-term disability benefits
- Flexible spending accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
- Adoption assistance and paid parental leave
- Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match
- Financial wellness programs
- Educational Assistance Program
- Potential premium pay, such as shift or on-call pay, based on the teammate's job
- Incentive pay for select positions
- Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Education Level
Associate degree
