Medical Technologist

Advocate Health•Charlotte, NC

12d•$29 - $43•Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Technologist position is in the Blood Bank department at Carolinas Medical Center. This is a full-time role requiring 40 hours per week, with an evening shift from 1400 to 2230, five 8-hour days. The role involves rotating holidays and potential weekend rotations. This position is eligible for a sign-on bonus for those who qualify. The pay range for this position is $28.55 to $42.85.

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.