Medical Technologist CMC Bed Tower
About The Position
The Medical Technologist works in the Carolinas Medical Center Blood Bank, demonstrating proficiency with testing procedures and policies and following quality assurance guidelines for equipment and work areas. The role includes preparing reagents, maintaining supplies, managing inventory, using clinical judgment to prioritize work and troubleshoot testing systems, and supporting regulatory compliance and accreditation documentation. The technologist communicates with colleagues and leadership about issues affecting patient care or department operations, contributes to department changes and projects, and participates in competency assessments when qualified. This full-time position is scheduled 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. for 36 hours per week and is sign-on bonus eligible based on eligibility. The listed pay range is $28.55–$42.85. The work takes place in a fast-paced clinical environment with exposure to biohazardous materials and chemical, fire, and mechanical hazards. Duties may require standing, walking, stretching, stooping, bending, and lifting loads from 20 to 50 pounds.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree.
- MT, MLS, or equivalent registry eligibility.
- MT (ASCP), MLS(ASCP), or equivalent certification required within one year of hire.
Responsibilities
- Follow testing procedures and policies, including quality assurance guidelines for equipment and work areas, and document corrective action for non-conforming events.
- Prepare reagents, maintain adequate supplies, and manage inventory to reduce departmental waste and expense.
- Use clinical judgment to assess priorities, identify and troubleshoot test system problems, and contact specialists or arrange service as appropriate.
- Assist with reviewing and revising procedures and accreditation documentation, adhering to applicable regulatory requirements, including CAP, TJC, and OSHA.
- Maintain clear, real-time communications across shifts and with leadership regarding issues that may affect patient care or department operations.
- Participate in planning and implementing change through staff meetings, task forces, or projects.
- Participate in the competency assessment program when qualified.
Benefits
- Sign-on bonus eligibility, based on eligibility.
- Paid time off programs.
- Medical, dental, vision, life, and short- and long-term disability benefits.
- 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.
- Premium pay, including shift and on-call pay, based on teammate eligibility.
- Incentive pay for select positions.
- Opportunity for annual performance-based increases.
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Job Type
Full-time
