Medical Lab Scientist (MLS) - Various

4010 Wellstar Spalding Regional Hospital, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Wellstar Spalding Regional Hospital, a part of Wellstar Health System, is seeking a Medical Technologist II to perform clinical laboratory testing across General Lab and Blood Bank, under supervision. This role emphasizes accuracy, QA, and collaboration within a busy hospital setting.

Applicants should have a Bachelor's in Medical Technology or Health Science, ASCP certification, and at least 3 years of MT experience. Epic and 3M experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology or Health Science required; master’s preferred.
• ASCP certification or equivalent required upon hire.
• Minimum 3 years of Medical Technologist experience; Blood Bank experience preferred.
• Epic and 3M experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs clinical lab testing across General Lab and Blood Bank with accurate reporting.
• Maintains equipment, quality assurance, logs activities, and supports QA/PI projects.
• Trains staff and acts as a resource in absence of supervisors.

Skills

Laboratory testing

Quality assurance

Blood bank

Data entry

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology or Health Science

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Epic

3M instrumentation

Excel

Job description

How would you like to work in a place where your contributions and ideas are valued? A place where you can serve with compassion, pursue excellence and honor every voice? At Wellstar, our mission is simple, yet powerful: to enhance the health and well-being of every person we serve. We are proud to have become a shining example of what's possible when the brightest professionals dedicate themselves to making a difference in the healthcare industry, and in people's lives.

Work Shift Various (United States of America)

Job Summary:

Under the general supervision of the Supervisors, Manager or Director, performs clinical laboratory testing pursuant to established and approved protocols requiring the exercise of independent judgment and responsibility, maintains equipment and records, performs quality assurance activities related to test performance and may supervise and teach within the laboratory setting. The Med Tech II is fully proficient in their area of expertise, and will serve as a Generalist in all areas of the General Lab and Blood Bank, or as a Key Operator / Subject Matter Expert in their assigned area. Accuracy: Maintains acceptable accuracy in-patient, quality assurance, proficiency, and competency testing. Critical Thinking: Uses clinical/ theoretical knowledge to analyze, investigate, interpret, and report lab data. Job Knowledge: Maintains current personal training, education and practice of policies and procedures. Productivity: Practices organizational skills for efficiency of time, materials, cost, and availability of lab data Communication: Practices information monitoring, investigation, resolution, and hand-off to team members. Performs other duties as assigned.

Core Responsibilities and Essential Functions:

PERFORMS RESPONSIBILITIES OF A MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIST

• Works independently analyzing blood and body fluids for ordered diagnostic tests in General laboratory, Blood Bank, or Microbiology sections Results all tests using good lab technique and adheres to established procedures.
• Performs all routine testing in hematology, manual hematology, urinalysis, coagulation, processing, chemistry , manual chemistry, blood bank and microbiology as requested
• Performs all lab supplementary tasks for Quality control, chemical safety, logs all required activities to track workload, work in progress, pending logs and amended information.
• Effectively communicates all information to appropriate personnel as required by policy and procedure.
• Participates in shift to shift hand-off communication

PERFORMS DUTIES OF SUPERVISORS IN THEIR ABSENCE

• Acts as a resource to the Pathologists.
• Resolves any issues they require.
• Fields problem phone calls and resolves issues.
• Checks the critical logs.
• Serves as a technical resource to other techs.
• Trains techs in new procedures.
• Acts as consultants and advisors to the other Supervisors

SPECIAL ASSIGNED DUTIES MAY INCLUDE:

• Performs scheduled Maintenance on a key instrument.
• Maintains up-to-date procedure manuals.
• Makes sure all daily and weekly maintenance is completed for the instrument.
• Maintain reagent logs and logs all new shipment lot numbers in the log.
• Maintains QC reports.
• Checks L-J charts and monitors closely any shifts.
• Orders all needed supplies for the area.
• Keep inventory stocked 2 weeks worth.
• Provides training for new employees in the designated section/instrument.
• Creates documents and regularly completes Performance Improvement Projects.
• Performs linearity studies and correlation studies bi-annually for their key instrument.
• Evaluates new tests and procedures changes
• Performs C.A.P. surveys when assigned, helps to assign surveys to others when needed.
• Maintains CAP and The Joint Commission readiness

BLOOD BANK DUTIES IF REQUIRED

• Participates in a regular bench rotation in the blood bank on evening or night shift as needed.
• Run automated blood bank instrument according to established procedures.
• Performs stat duties as needed.
• Order and supply blood products where needed.
• Complete work assignments for the shift.

Required Minimum Education:

• Bachelor's Degree in Medical Technology, or Health Science or General.
• Master's Degree preferred

Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s):

• All certifications are required upon hire unless otherwise stated.
• Med Tech ASCP Certification or Med Technologist (AMT) or Med Technologist (AAB)

Required Minimum Experience:

• 3 years of experience as a Medical Technologist with 1 year of Blood Bank experience if applicable.
• Epic and 3M experience preferred

Required Minimum Skills:

• Computer/data entry experience.
• Ability to communicate with various members of the healthcare team.
• Ability to use EXCEL, Word and have basic computer operational knowledge.

Join us and discover the support to do more meaningful work—and enjoy a more rewarding life. Connect with the most integrated health system in Georgia, and start a future that gives you more. Nationally ranked and locally recognized for our high-quality care and inclusive culture, Wellstar is one of Georgia’s largest and most integrated healthcare systems. Every day, 24,000+ of us work together to provide personalized care for patients at every age and stage of life - and our team members are the foundation of that care. Mission, Vision & Values At a time when the healthcare industry is changing rapidly, Wellstar remains committed to exceeding patients’ and team members’ expectations, while transforming healthcare delivery. OUR MISSION: To enhance the health and well-being of every person we serve. OUR VISION: Deliver world-class healthcare to every person, every time. OUR VALUES: We serve with compassion We pursue excellence We honor every voice Culture of Excellence Wellstar consistently receives attention and accolades from national organizations that set the standards for world-class care. Our system-wide practice of safety principles, assessing and addressing errors and seeking feedback from our patients and customers continually earns recognition for advances in safety and quality. Featured on the FORTUNE "100 Best Companies to Work For" list and Seramount 100 Best Companies list, we not only provide top-notch care for our patients, but also foster the culture of Wellstar as a Great Place to Work.