Medical Technologist - Atrium Health Charlotte FT

About the role

This position is a full-time, benefits-eligible role at Carolinas Medical Center - Lab: Blood Bank. The schedule is 4 days per week, 10-hour shifts, totaling 40 hours per week. There is a rotating holiday schedule with potential weekend rotation.

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.
• 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.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required, MT, MLS or equivalent registry eligible.
• MT (ASCP) or MLS(ASCP) or equivalent required within one year of hire.

Qualifications

• Works in a fast-paced clinical environment.
• Works in an area which contains bio hazardous (infectious) materials along with chemical, fire, and mechanical hazards.
• Duties may involve standing, walking, stretching, stooping, bending and lifting light (20 pound) to moderately heavy (50 pound) loads.

Skills

• Proficiency in testing procedures and policies.
• Ability to manage inventory and maintain supplies.
• Problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Effective communication and collaboration abilities.
• Competency in clinical assessments and decision-making.

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.
• Education Assistance Program.

Pay

Pay Range: $28.55 - $42.85 based on qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training.

Schedule

4 days per week, 10-hour shifts, totaling 40 hours per week. Rotating holidays with possible weekend rotation.