Med Lab Scientist II, PRN

Piedmont Healthcare; Georgia; On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization is seeking a technologist to perform laboratory testing and procedures independently for patients of all ages. Required qualifications include a H.S. Diploma or GED, along with certification as a medical technologist from recognized bodies. Candidates should also have 3 years of experience in a clinical laboratory setting. This role involves executing and interpreting lab procedures and overseeing activities in the absence of a supervisor. Location: Georgia, United States.

Qualifications

• 3 years in a clinical laboratory setting is required.
• Certification as a medical technologist or medical laboratory scientist is required.

Responsibilities

• Independently performs laboratory procedures like testing, execution, interpretation, and analysis.
• Oversees technical activities in the section or department in supervisor's absence.

Education

H.S. Diploma or General Education Degree (GED)

Bachelors Degree in clinical laboratory science, biomedical science, medical technology or life/biological science

Job description

Overview

Independently performs laboratory procedures for which the technologist has been trained and demonstrated competency. Independently performs laboratory testing on patients of all ages using professional knowledge of laboratory procedures, executing, interpreting and/or analyzing, in an accurate and timely manner. In addition, oversees the technical activities of the section or department in the absence of the lead or supervisor.

Responsibilities

Independently performs laboratory procedures for which the technologist has been trained and demonstrated competency. Independently performs laboratory testing on patients of all ages using professional knowledge of laboratory procedures, executing, interpreting and/or analyzing, in an accurate and timely manner. In addition, oversees the technical activities of the section or department in the absence of the lead or supervisor.

Qualifications

Education

• H.S. Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) plus a sufficient number of college and/or technical school courses and clinical training to satisfy the requirements for testing and certification as a medical technologist by an approved certifying agency. Required
• Bachelors Degree in clinical laboratory science, biomedical science, medical technology or in a life / biological science (biology, biochemistry, microbiology, etc.) Preferred

Work Experience

• 3 years in a clinical laboratory setting Required

Licenses and Certifications

• Certification as a medical technologist or medical laboratory scientist by the American Society of Clinical Pathologists (ASCP), AMT (American Medical Technologists) or AAB (American Association of Bioanalysts) according to the qualifications through the State of Georgia Department of Community Health, Healthcare Facility, Clinical Laboratory regulations. Upon Hire Required or
• A person who recently moved into the state of Georgia may be temporarily classified as technologists for eighteen (18) months only to afford the person an opportunity to successfully complete an approved qualifying examination. within 1-1/2 Yrs Required
• AAB provisional certification not accepted