Medical Lab Scientist, Microbiology

Piedmont HealthCare; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Piedmont Atlanta Hospital is seeking a Medical Technologist to perform laboratory procedures and testing with demonstrated competency. You will work with patients of all ages, applying professional knowledge to deliver accurate results in a timely manner.

Requirements include a GED with relevant coursework and clinical training; a Bachelor's degree is preferred. Licensure or certification by ASCP/AMT/AAB is required, with provisional option for recent Georgia movers for up to 18 months to

Qualifications

• GED plus sufficient college/technical courses and clinical training to satisfy testing and certification requirements.
• Bachelor's degree in clinical laboratory science, biomedical science, medical technology or life/biological science preferred.

Responsibilities

• Independently performs laboratory procedures and testing as trained and competent.
• Interprets and analyzes results accurately and in a timely manner.

Education

GED and allied college/technical training

Bachelor's degree in clinical laboratory science or life sciences (preferred)

Job description

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.

Responsibilities:

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.

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.

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
• Bachelor's Degree in clinical laboratory science, biomedical science, medical technology or in a life / biological science (biology, biochemistry, microbiology, etc.) Preferred

Work Experience

• No experience required Required
• 1 year of supervised clinical experience as a medical technologist in a clinical laboratory Preferred

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 or recently completed the academic and training/experience requirements may be temporarily classified as technologists or technicians 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

Business Unit : Company Name: Piedmont Atlanta Hospital