Impactful Medical Lab Tech - Diagnostics & Patient Care

Wellstar Health System; Augusta (GA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Wellstar Health System in Georgia seeks a Laboratory professional to perform qualitative and quantitative tests and support the laboratory's accuracy and safety standards. You will document all activities, monitor supplies, and ensure compliance with safety and accreditation requirements while delivering excellent patient care.

Responsibilities include operating LIS/HIS components, calibration and quality control, and ongoing education participation.

Qualifications

• Scientific based Associate degree required, or completion of MLT program that qualifies candidate to take the certification exam.
• Minimum 1 year in a CLIA-accredited laboratory preferred.
• Certifications listed upon hire: MLT (ASCP), MLT (AAB), MT (AAB), MT (HEW), MT (ASCP), LABTECH.
• Strong documentation, data entry and adherence to safety and regulatory policies.

Responsibilities

• Analyze patient samples and evaluate test result reliability based on age, gender and specimen acceptability.
• Perform calibration procedures and verify quality control values before analysis.
• Participate in proficiency surveys and continuing education programs.
• Conduct routine maintenance and minor instrument repairs; document activities.
• Handle Laboratory Information System (LIS) and HIS tasks in preanalytic to postanalytic processes.
• Comply with Wellstar Health System policies and code of conduct.

Skills

Organizational skills

Computer literacy

Epic LIS experience

Microsoft Office

Attention to detail

Remisol experience

Education

Associate degree in Biology

Associate degree in Chemistry

Tools

Epic LIS

LIS software

Remisol

Microsoft Office

Job description

Wellstar Health System in Georgia seeks a Laboratory professional to perform qualitative and quantitative tests and support the laboratory's accuracy and safety standards. You will document all activities, monitor supplies, and ensure compliance with safety and accreditation requirements while delivering excellent patient care.

Responsibilities include operating LIS/HIS components, calibration and quality control, and ongoing education participation.