Medical Lab Tech - FT - Days - Augusta, GA

Wellstar Health Systems; Augusta (GA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Wellstar Health System in Georgia seeks a Medical Laboratory Technician/Technologist to perform qualitative and quantitative laboratory tests, manual and automated, for disease diagnosis and treatment.

The role includes documentation, safety compliance, direct patient-facing service, data entry, and adherence to hospital policies. Certification options (ASCP/AAB/HEW/NCA) are required or preferred depending on track.

Qualifications

• Associates degree in a science field or completion of an MLT program qualifying for certification.
• Licensure/certifications: MT/MLT as listed (ASCP, AAB, HEW, NCA acceptable) at hire.
• Experience in a CLIA‑accredited laboratory preferred.

Responsibilities

• Analyzes patient samples and evaluates test result reliability per patient demographics.
• Performs calibration and validates Quality Control values before sample analysis.
• Participates in proficiency surveys and quality improvement activities.
• Performs routine maintenance and minor instrument repairs.
• Handles LIS/HIS computer functions in preanalytic, analytic, and postanalytic processes.
• Complies with Wellstar Health System policies and codes of conduct.

Skills

Organizational skills

Computer literacy

Epic

LIS

Microsoft Office

Outlook

Education

Associates Biology

Associates Chemistry

Associates Other / Related Field

Certificate Other / Related Field

Tools

Epic

LIS

Microsoft Office

Outlook

Remisol

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 ShiftDay (United States of America)

Job Summary

Accountable for performing a variety of qualitative and quantitative laboratory tests, both manual and automated, of varying complexity to be utilized in the diagnosis and treatment of disease. Other duties include: responsibility for documentation of all activities, monitoring supplies; compliance with all regulatory and accreditation requirements related to safety and laboratory testing; face to face and telephone customer service; computer data entry and retrieval; workplace cleanliness and maintenance. Follows all laboratory and hospital policies and procedures.

Core Responsibilities and Essential Functions

• Analyzes patient samples and evaluates the reliability of test results according to age, gender, and specimen acceptability criteria prior to releasing information for use in patient care and treatment.
• Performs calibration procedures, and analyzes and verifies the acceptability of Quality Control values prior to analyzing patient samples.
• Participates in assigned proficiency surveys, performance improvement activities, and mandatory continuing education programs.
• Performs and documents routine maintenance and minor instrument repairs.
• Performs Laboratory and Hospital Information Systems (LIS and HIS) computer functions involved in preanalytic, analytic, and postanalytic processes.
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Complies with all Wellstar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct.

Required Minimum Education

Associates Biology or Associates Chemistry or Associates Other / Related Field or Other / Certificate Other / Related Field

Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s)

MLT(ASCP) - Medical Laboratory Technician or MLT(AAB) - Medical Laboratory Technician or MT(AAB) - Medical Technologist or MT(HEW) - Medical Technologist or MT(ASCP) - Medical Technologist or LABTECH - Clinical Lab Tech

Additional License(s) and Certification(s)

Also acceptable: CLT (NCA) Upon Hire Required

Required Minimum Experience

Education clarification: Scientific based Associates degree required, or completion of MLT program (technical school/diploma program) which qualifies candidate to take the certification exam. RequiredMinimum 1 year in a CLIA accredited laboratory Preferred

Required Minimum Skills

• Extensive organizational skillsBasic computer knowledgeExperience in using epic, any LIS, Microsoft software, Outlook, Remisol, etc.- PREFERRED

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.