Atrium Healthposted about 2 months ago
Full-time - Entry Level
Charlotte, NC
Hospitals
About the position
The position involves performing laboratory analysis on received specimens, which is crucial for providing clinical information necessary for the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of diseases. The individual will be responsible for ensuring overall quality, efficiency, and safety while executing assigned technical duties.
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.
- 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.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree required.
- MT, MLS or equivalent registry eligible.
- MT (ASCP) or MLS(ASCP) or equivalent required within one year of hire.
