Medical Technologist
About The Position
The Medical Technologist position is a full-time role within the 60978 Carolinas Medical Center - Lab: Chemistry department. This role requires 40 hours per week and involves working 3x12 hour shifts with rotating weekends and requires shift flexibility. The technologist will be strong in Hematology and Chemistry, adaptable to changing workdays and bench coverage, and capable of independently navigating instrument operation and troubleshooting. They will be disciplined in performing maintenance and quality control tasks, possess good time management skills, use break periods appropriately, and maintain continuity of operations through clear handoff procedures. Exceptional teamwork and cooperation across departments are expected, along with resilience and sustained productivity throughout long work hours.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree required
- MT, MLS or equivalent registry eligible
- MT (ASCP) or MLS (ASCP) or equivalent required within one year of hire
Nice To Haves
- Strong in the areas of Hematology and Chemistry
- Maintains adaptability to changing workdays and bench coverage requirements.
- Capable of navigating instrument operation and troubleshooting independently.
- Disciplined in performing maintenance and quality control tasks.
- Good with time management.
- Uses break periods appropriately and in accordance with company policy.
- Maintains continuity of operations through clear and complete handoff procedures.
- Demonstrates exceptional teamwork and cooperation across departments.
- Exhibits resilience and sustained productivity throughout long work hours.
- Shift flexibility required
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
- Comprehensive suite of Total Rewards
- Well-being programs
- Competitive compensation
- Generous retirement offerings
- Programs that invest in your career development
- Paid Time Off programs
- Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
- Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
- Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
- Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
- Educational Assistance Program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
