Medical Laboratory Technician

Advocate Health • Wadesboro, NC

15d • $24 - $36

About The Position

The Medical Laboratory Technician performs laboratory testing in a clinical environment, following established procedures and policies and adhering to quality assurance guidelines for equipment and work areas. The role involves preparing reagents, maintaining supplies, managing inventory, assessing priorities, and troubleshooting test systems through appropriate department channels.

The technician contributes to procedure and documentation reviews related to accreditation, follows applicable regulatory requirements, and communicates relevant issues across shifts and with leadership. The position is full time, 36 hours per week, with a Friday-through-Sunday night schedule from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m.

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.

Responsibilities

• Follow testing procedures and policies and quality assurance guidelines for equipment and work areas; 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, identify and troubleshoot test-system issues, and offer solutions through appropriate department channels, including contacting a hotline or arranging service when needed.
• Assist with reviewing and revising procedures and accreditation-related documentation while adhering to applicable regulatory requirements, including CAP, TJC, and OSHA requirements.
• Maintain clear, real-time communication between shifts and with leadership about issues, concerns, or 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 and other financial wellness programs.
• Educational Assistance Program.
• Potential premium pay, including shift and on-call pay.
• Incentive pay for select positions.
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree