Medical Lab Scientist / Generalist / Weekends

Emory Healthcare Inc.; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Emory Healthcare is seeking a Medical Lab Scientist / Medical Technologist II to perform laboratory tests and assist in diagnosing, treating, and preventing diseases. Ideal candidates will have a bachelor's degree in a relevant field, necessary certifications, and experience in laboratory settings. The role includes troubleshooting equipment, preparing reagents, and ensuring quality standards are met.

Benefits

Sign-On & Relocation Bonuses

Comprehensive health benefits

Student Loan Repayment Assistance

Family-focused benefits

Wellness incentives

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Medical Laboratory Science or related field.
• Certified by ASCP or equivalent agency.
• Two years of experience required, with three years preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs laboratory tests and procedures on patient specimens.
• Operates and troubleshoots laboratory equipment.
• Educates staff and interns on laboratory procedures.

Skills

Laboratory tests

Troubleshooting equipment

Data gathering

Education

Bachelor's degree in Medical Laboratory Science or Medical Technology

Job description

Overview

Be inspired. Be rewarded. Belong.

At Emory Healthcare we fuel your professional journey with better benefits, valuable resources, ongoing mentorship and leadership programs for all types of jobs, and a supportive environment that enables you to reach new heights in your career and be what you want to be. We provide:

• Sign-On & Relocation Bonuses when applicable
• Comprehensive health benefits that start day 1
• Student Loan Repayment Assistance & Reimbursement Programs
• Family-focused benefits
• Wellness incentives
• Ongoing mentorship, development, and leadership programs
• And more

Description

Emory Medical Laboratory's mission is to transform health and healing by providing high quality, cost-effective, innovative laboratory services which enhance patient health. We're seeking an experienced Medical Lab Scientist / Medical Technologist II with a background in Core Lab specialties.

Shift: Weekends, 6pm - 6:30am, Friday - Sunday

• Performs various laboratory tests and procedures while adhering to standard operating procedures on patient specimens to assist in the diagnosis, study and treatment, or prevention of disease.
• May perform tests including but not limited to standardized and semi-routine biological, chemical, hematological, immunological, immunohematological, microbiological, and serological tests in a research or clinical laboratory.
• Operates laboratory equipment and troubleshoots equipment and instrument malfunctions.
• May serve as key operator for implementation of new equipment and procedures.
• Prepares reagents as needed.
• Monitors and ensures adequate inventory supply.
• Assists in gathering data to monitor quality improvement standards and in preparing reports.
• In complex cases, evaluates all information and determines whether test results should be released, repeated, or referred to a pathologist.
• Assists in writing, reviewing and revising departmental policies, procedures, and related forms in accordance with local, state, federal, and regulatory guidelines.
• Assists in assigning and prioritizing workload.
• Educates staff and students by demonstrating procedures and assisting in orientation and continuing education activities.
• May perform venipuncture or capillary puncture to obtain blood specimen.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Medical Laboratory Science or Medical Technology, or a chemical, physical or biological science.
• Other bachelor's degree will be accepted if graduated from an accredited school and science and math coursework meet requirements of certifying agency.
• Bachelor's degree may be waived for a medical technologist who was ASCP certified in the years prior to the bachelor's degree requirement by ASCP and a HEW/HHS technologist certified by Health and Human Services.
• Certified by one of the following accreditation agencies: MT (ASCP), MLS (ASCP), MT (AMT), MT (HHS or HEW), MT (AAB), generalist or categorical if applicable. Two (2) years of experience required.
• Three (3) years preferred.

JOIN OUR TEAM TODAY! Emory Healthcare (EHC), part of Emory University (EUV), is the most comprehensive academic health system in Georgia and the first and only in Georgia with a Magnet designated ambulatory practice. We are made up of 11 hospitals-4 Magnet designated, the Emory Clinic, and more than 425 provider locations. The Emory Healthcare Network, established in 2011, is the largest clinically integrated network in Georgia, with more than 3,450 physicians concentrating in 70 different subspecialties.

Additional Details

Emory is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law.

Emory Healthcare is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. Please contact Emory Healthcare’s Human Resources at [e-mail]. Please note that one week's advance notice is preferred.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS (Medium): 20-50 lbs; 0-33% of the work day (occasionally); 11-25 lbs, 34-66% of the workday (frequently); 01-10 lbs, 67-100% of the workday (constantly); Lifting 50 lbs max; Carrying of objects up to 25 lbs; Occasional to frequent standing & walking, Occasional sitting, Close eye work (computers, typing, reading, writing), Physical demands may vary depending on assigned work area and work tasks. ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS: Factors affecting environment conditions may vary depending on the assigned work area and tasks. Environmental exposures include, but are not limited to: Blood-borne pathogen exposure Bio-hazardous waste Chemicals/gases/fumes/vapors Communicable diseases Electrical shock, Floor Surfaces, Hot/Cold Temperatures, Indoor/Outdoor conditions, Latex, Lighting, Patient care/handling injuries, Radiation, Shift work, Travel may be required. Use of personal protective equipment, including respirators, environmental conditions may vary depending on assigned work area and work tasks.