Clinical Lab Technologist — Precision Diagnostics & QA

Crisp Regional Hospital, Inc.; Cordele (GA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Crisp Regional Hospital, Inc. in Cordele, GA is seeking a Medical Technologist to perform a variety of clinical laboratory tests and oversee specimen preparation and reporting.

The role supports pathology and laboratory studies for medical and nursing staff. Required is a Bachelor’s degree in chemical, physical or biological sciences with lab experience or medical technology training, plus 2–4 years of related experience and certification from ASCP/AMT/NCS/AAB or equivalent.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical, Physical or Biological sciences with 12 months of pertinent lab experience, or in medical technology; or 135 quarter hours (or equivalent) and the completion of a 12 month course of study in medical technology from an accredited school; or program
• Two to four years of work-related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Requires a Medical Technologist certification from the ASCP, AMT, NCS, AAB or other approved agencies by the department.

Responsibilities

• Conducts a variety of clinical laboratory tests in an assigned laboratory section.
• Ensures that established standards, practices, policies and procedures are followed and that laboratory samples and specimen materials are prepared, screened, classified and reported accurately and efficiently.
• Oversees and/or conducts the procurement, receipt and preparation of samples and specimen materials for examination.
• Prepares chemical reagents and stains slides according to established procedures.
• Mounts specimens and screens for evidence of carcinoma, pathological abnormalities or diseases.
• Classifies cells according to laboratory standards.
• Collects and prepares test data used to validate procedures, modifications and established normal values.
• Maintains accurate and complete laboratory records in accordance with Laboratory policies and procedures and regulatory agency requirements.
• Records and reports test results, inputting test outcomes into the computer system and contacts physicians and patient care staff to report critical or "stat" results.
• Assists in coordinating the Quality Assurance program that monitors area activities in order to ensure the appropriateness, timeliness and cost effectiveness of Laboratory services provided.
• Maintains a comprehensive quality control program to include instrument maintenance, safety procedures, and preventative maintenance of instrumentation.
• Ensures all areas are maintained in a clean, orderly and safe condition.
• Maintains inventory levels of laboratory supplies, prepares solutions and reagents.
• Assists in the ongoing evaluation of laboratory procedures by gathering data and comparing results between existing and potential procedures.
• Assists in updating the laboratory section service area policy and procedure manual.
• Recommends and implements new technical procedures and practices to ensure accurate and efficient departmental operation.
• Provides orientation and instruction to new employees in proper laboratory techniques and procedures.
• May be required to cover any shift to maintain adequate coverage.
• Ensures that all safety and infection control policies and practices are observed.
• Serves on Laboratory committees, as appropriate and as requested.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Job description

Crisp Regional Hospital, Inc. in Cordele, GA is seeking a Medical Technologist to perform a variety of clinical laboratory tests and oversee specimen preparation and reporting.

The role supports pathology and laboratory studies for medical and nursing staff. Required is a Bachelor’s degree in chemical, physical or biological sciences with lab experience or medical technology training, plus 2–4 years of related experience and certification from ASCP/AMT/NCS/AAB or equivalent.