Medical Laboratory Technician - Atrium Health Pineville - Weekend Nights

Job Description

This position is Sign-on Bonus eligible. In addition to the sign-on bonus, new teammates at Atrium Health are eligible for robust benefits packages, paid time off, and opportunities for career advancement.

Job Summary

Performs chemical, bacteriological, immunological, and coagulation tests, examines specimens, and collects blood from patients as overseen by the Department Laboratory Director. Performs routine and complex clinical laboratory procedures. Recognizes unusual results and variances while performing these procedures and makes necessary simple corrections and adjustments. Orients others to the proper performance of routine procedures. Assesses quality, efficiency, and safety in the performance of technical work.

Essential Functions

• Completes assigned workload within established turnaround times. Assesses the urgency of a test and uses this assessment to select the order in which the tasks are performed.
• Prepares specimens for testing. Verifies patient identification on samples and requests before testing.
• Applies rules of specimen rejection and arranges for recollection.
• Performs the various tests without undue delay or excessive supervision.
• Uses and maintains the various pieces of equipment and instruments used in test performance.
• Prepares reagents as required for test performance, calculates test results.
• Reports test results and keeps accurate and proper records of test results.
• Assesses the test results, and phones and documents all critical values to the nursing unit or physician.

Physical Requirements

Works in an environment interacting with physicians, patients, technologists, and other hospital teammates. Works in an area which contains biohazardous (infectious) materials along with chemical, fire, and mechanical hazards. Each employee has the responsibility to work in a safe manner. May be required to stoop, reach and lift light (20 pound) to moderately heavy (50 pound) loads.

Education, Experience and Certifications

Must have an associate degree or equivalent education and training as defined by CLIA. MLT registry eligible or equivalent required. MLT (ASCP / AMT) or equivalent required within one year of hire. MLT (ASCP / AMT) certification through the U.S military medical laboratory training programs by an accredited institution is acceptable. Blood bank experience preferred.

About Us

Atrium Health is one of the nation's leading healthcare organizations, connecting patients with on-demand care, world-class specialists and the region's largest primary care network. A recognized leader in healthcare delivery, quality and innovation, our foundation rests on providing clinically excellent and compassionate care.

We've been serving our community since 1940, when we opened our doors as Charlotte Memorial Hospital. Since then, our network has grown to include more than 40 hospitals and 900 care locations ranging from doctors' offices to behavioral health centers to nursing homes.

Our focus : Delivering the highest quality patient care, supporting medical research and education, and joining with partners outside our walls to keep our community healthy.

About the Team

Our Mission Statement, Vision and Values

Our Mission : To improve health, elevate hope and advance healing - for all.

Our Vision : To be the first and best choice for care.

Our Values : We recognize that employees are our most valuable asset. We have identified four core values we hold in the highest regard : caring, commitment, integrity and teamwork.