Medical Lab Scientist - Microbiology Lab, PRN

Piedmont Healthcare; Augusta (GA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Piedmont Augusta Hospital is hiring a Medical Technologist to perform laboratory procedures and testing across all patient ages with proven competency. The role requires MT/MLS certification by ASCP, AMT or AAB, and adherence to Georgia laboratory regulations.

Recently relocated professionals may qualify for temporary 18‑month eligibility to complete the required examination. Join our team to contribute to accurate, timely patient results and work in a supportive clinical environment with

Qualifications

• No experience required.
• 1 year of supervised clinical experience as a medical technologist in a clinical laboratory (preferred).
• Certification as a medical technologist/MLS by ASCP, AMT or AAB per Georgia regulations (required on hire).
• Temporary eligibility for newly moved/licensed individuals for 18 months to complete exam.

Responsibilities

• Independently performs laboratory procedures for which trained and competent.
• Performs laboratory testing on patients of all ages using professional knowledge, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

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

Job description

Overview:

Experience the advantages of real career change

Join Piedmont to move your career in the right direction. Stay for the diverse teams you'll love, a shared purpose, and schedule flexibility that frees you to live for what matters both in and outside of work. You'll feel valued, motivated to be your best, and recognized for your contributions to exceptional patient outcomes. Piedmont leaders are in your corner, invested in your success. Our wellness programs and comprehensive total benefits and rewards meet your needs today and help you plan for the future.

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 Augusta Hospital