Medical Lab Tech - FT - Days - Augusta, GA

2310 AU Medical Center, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Wellstar Health System is seeking a Laboratory Technician to perform qualitative and quantitative lab tests, both manual and automated, to support disease diagnosis and treatment. Responsibilities include documentation, inventory monitoring, and adherence to safety and accreditation standards.

The role requires an Associate degree in biology or chemistry and specific laboratory certifications. Candidates should have strong organizational skills, basic computer knowledge, and experience with LIS

Qualifications

• Associates degree in biology, chemistry, or related field required.
• Certifications as listed below are required upon hire.
• Experience in CLIA-accredited lab preferred but not mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Analyze patient samples and verify reliability of results according to criteria.
• Perform calibration procedures and review quality control values.
• Maintain LIS/HIS computer functions for preanalytic, analytic, and postanalytic processes.
• Document all activities and ensure regulatory compliance.

Skills

Organizational skills

Basic computer knowledge

Epic LIS software

Education

Associates Biology or Associates Chemistry

Tools

Epic LIS

Microsoft Office

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 Day (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):

All certifications are required upon hire unless otherwise stated. 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 Minimum Experience:

Required Minimum 1 year in a CLIA accredited laboratory

Preferred Required Minimum Skills:

• Extensive organizational skills
• Basic computer knowledge
• Experience 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.

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

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.