Medical Technologist I - Levine Cancer Union West
About The Position
This position is for a Medical Technologist I at Carolinas Medical Center - LC: Lab: Union West. The role is full-time, working Monday through Friday with varying shifts between 7 am and 5:30 pm. The Medical Technologist will demonstrate proficiency in testing procedures, prepare reagents, maintain supplies, and manage inventory. They will exercise clinical judgment in problem-solving test systems, troubleshoot equipment, and assist with procedure revisions and documentation for accreditation. Clear communication with leadership regarding issues affecting patient care or department operations is essential. Participation in staff meetings, task forces, projects, and competency assessment programs is also expected.
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
- Competitive compensation
- Generous retirement offerings
- Programs that invest in your career development
- Paid Time Off programs
- Medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
- Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
- Adoption assistance
- Paid parental leave
- Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match
- Financial wellness programs
- Educational Assistance Program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
