Medical Technologist 1 GCM

Advocate Health and Hospitals Corporation • Huntersville, NC

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This full-time Medical Technologist position at Carolinas Medical Center - Lab: Huntersville involves performing and following testing procedures and policies, adhering to quality assurance guidelines, preparing reagents, managing inventory, and exercising clinical judgment in problem-solving test systems. The role also includes assisting with procedure revisions, documentation for accreditation, and maintaining clear communication. Participation in change implementation and competency assessment 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

• 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 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