Medical Lab Technologist Atrium Health Huntersville FT Nights

Advocate Health and Hospitals Corporation•Huntersville, NC

2d•Onsite

About The Position

This is a full-time, 3rd shift position (7pm to 7am) with 3 12-hour shifts per week, including rotating weekends and holidays. The role is sign-on bonus eligible. The Medical Lab Technologist demonstrates proficiency in testing procedures, follows quality assurance guidelines, prepares reagents, manages inventory, and exercises clinical judgment in problem-solving test systems. They also assist with procedure revisions, adhere to regulatory requirements, and maintain clear communication. Participation in planning and implementing change is expected, along with performing other assigned duties.

Requirements

Must have an associate degree or equivalent education and training as defined by CLIA.
MLT registry eligible or equivalent required.
MLT (ASCP/AMT) or equivalent required within one year of hire.
MLT (ASCP/AMT) certification through the U.S military medical laboratory training programs by an accredited institution is acceptable.

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.
Willingly performs all other duties as assigned