Medical Technologist - Atrium Health Charlotte FT
About The Position
This is a full-time Medical Technologist position in the Blood Bank at Carolinas Medical Center within Atrium Health in Charlotte. The role involves performing tests, preparing reagents, maintaining inventory, troubleshooting equipment, assisting with procedure revisions, and communicating effectively between shifts and with leadership. The position requires adherence to quality assurance, regulatory requirements, and participation in competency assessments. It is a fast-paced clinical environment with potential biohazardous, chemical, fire, and mechanical hazards. Duties may involve standing, walking, stretching, stooping, bending, and lifting.
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
- medical
- dental
- vision
- life
- 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
- Educational Assistance Program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
