Medical Technologist - AH Core Lab Chem-Heme 2nd shift

Advocate Health and Hospitals Corporation • Charlotte, NC

28d • Onsite

About The Position

The Charlotte Mecklenburg Hospital Authority d/b/a Atrium Health is seeking Medical Technologists for their Core Lab. This full-time position involves working in the Chemistry or Hematology areas, preparing reagents, maintaining supplies, and managing inventory. The role requires exercising clinical judgment, problem-solving test systems, troubleshooting equipment issues, and adhering to quality assurance guidelines. Responsibilities also include assisting with procedure revisions, maintaining documentation for accreditation, and communicating effectively shift-to-shift. Participation in staff meetings, task forces, and competency assessment programs is expected. This position is eligible for a sign-on bonus.

Requirements

• Requires a bachelor’s degree in medical technology, Medical Laboratory Science, Biology, Chemistry or related field or foreign equivalent.
• Must be certified or eligible for certification as a Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS/IMLS) or Technologist in Microbiology (M) by the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP).
• All hires must consent to a drug screen and background check.

Responsibilities

• Prepare reagents, maintain an adequate supply of materials for test procedures and manage inventory to effectively reduce departmental waste/expense.
• Exercise clinical judgment in assessing priorities while identifying, problem solving and offering solutions to test systems through the appropriate department channels, i.e. contact hotline to troubleshoot with a specialist when necessary to resolve the issue or set-up service when appropriate.
• Demonstrate proficiency and follow testing and policies by adherence to quality assurance guidelines for equipment and work area, documenting corrective action to any non-conforming event.
• Assist 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.
• Maintain clear, real-time communications shift-to-shift and with leadership regarding issues, concerns and problems which may affect patient care of the operation of the department.
• Participate in planning and implementing change through participation in staff meetings, task forces or projects.
• Participate in competency assessment program, where qualified.

Benefits

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level