Medical Laboratory Technologist

Job Title: Medical Laboratory Technologist
Location (On-site Remote or Hybrid): Albemarle NC (onsite)
Contract Duration: PERM
Working hours: 6:00pm - 6:00am

Job Summary

• Performs laboratory analysis on received specimens providing clinical information for diagnosis treatment and prevention of diseases.
• Responsible for overall quality efficiency and safety in the performance of assigned technical duties.

Essential Functions

• 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.

Physical Requirements

• 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/Education

• Associates degree required MLT registry eligible or equivalent required. MLT (ASCP) or equivalent required within one year of hire