Medical Lab Technician

Advocate Health•Shelby, NC

6d•$24 - $36

About The Position

The Medical Lab Technician performs laboratory testing in a clinical environment, following established testing procedures and policies. The technician maintains quality assurance standards for equipment and work areas, documents corrective action when non-conforming events occur, and helps ensure materials and reagents are available while managing inventory to reduce waste and expense. The role requires clinical judgment to prioritize work and identify, troubleshoot, and resolve test-system issues through appropriate department channels. The technician also assists with reviewing and revising procedures and accreditation documentation, follows applicable regulatory requirements, communicates relevant issues across shifts and with leadership, and participates in department planning and improvement activities. 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 an accredited U.S. military medical laboratory training program is acceptable.

Responsibilities

Follow testing procedures and department policies, including quality assurance guidelines for equipment and work areas, and document corrective action for non-conforming events.
Prepare reagents, maintain adequate supplies for test procedures, and manage inventory to reduce departmental waste and expense.
Use clinical judgment to assess priorities and identify, troubleshoot, and resolve test-system issues through appropriate department channels.
Assist with reviewing and revising procedures and accreditation documentation while adhering to applicable regulatory requirements, including CAP, TJC, and OSHA requirements.
Maintain clear, real-time communication across shifts and with leadership about issues that may affect patient care or department operations.
Participate in planning and implementing changes through staff meetings, task forces, or projects.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

The role is listed as not benefits eligible; company-wide benefits are described, with eligibility potentially dependent on employment status or FTE.
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 and other financial wellness programs.
Educational Assistance Program.
Premium pay such as shift and on-call pay may apply based on the teammate's role.
Incentive pay for select positions.
Opportunity for annual increases based on performance.