Medical Lab Tech - Lab, Days - Summerville

Piedmont Healthcare Inc.; Augusta (GA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Piedmont Augusta Hospital, part of Piedmont Healthcare Inc., is seeking a Medical Laboratory Technician to perform general tests and contribute to accurate patient results in a fast-paced clinical setting.

The candidate should have a GED, an associate degree in a life/biological science (preferred), and at least 1 year of supervised clinical experience; appropriate Georgia certifications/licensing are required or in process.

Qualifications

• GED required; H.S. diploma as baseline.
• Associate degree in clinical or life sciences preferred.
• Minimum 1 year of supervised clinical laboratory experience required.
• Licensure/certification required per Georgia regulations (see list).

Responsibilities

• Performs general tests on patients of all ages under CMS supervision.
• Executes testing with professional knowledge to ensure accurate, timely results.

Education

H.S. Diploma or GED

Associate’s Degree in clinical laboratory science or life sciences (preferred)

Job description

Overview

Experience the advantages of real career change

Join Piedmont to move your careerin the right direction.Stay for thediverseteamsyou’lllove, a sharedpurpose, and schedule flexibility that frees you to live for what matters both in and outside of work.You’llfeel valued, motivated to be your best, and recognized for your contributions to exceptional patient outcomes. Piedmont leaders arein your corner, invested inyour success. Our wellness programs and comprehensive total benefits and rewards meet your needstoday andhelp youplan for the future.

Responsibilities

Performs testing which requires limited skill and responsibility and a minimal exercise of independent judgment for which the technician has demonstrated competency. Under supervision as defined by CMS, performs general tests on patients of all ages which regularly require a professional level of knowledge to execute, interpret, and/or analyze in an accurate and timely manner.

Qualifications

Education

• H.S. Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) Required
• Associate’s Degree in clinical laboratory science, biomedical science, medical technology, or in a life / biological science (biology, biochemistry, microbiology, etc.) Preferred

Work Experience

• 1 year of supervised clinical experience as a medical laboratory technician in a clinical laboratory Required

Licenses and Certifications

• Certification as one of the following according to the qualifications through the State of Georgia Department of Community Health, Healthcare Facility, Clinical Laboratory regulations. Upon Hire Required
• MLT - Medical Technician - Certified from ASCP or
• Licensed Clinical Lab Technologist Certification as an AMT (American Medical Technologists) or
• ASCP - American Society of Clinical Pathologist clinical laboratory technician by the American Society of Clinical Pathologists (ASCP), or AAB (American Association of Bioanalysts) or
• A person who recently moved to the state of Georgia or who has recently completed the academic and training/experience requirements may be temporarily classified as a technologist or technician for eighteen (18) months only to afford the person an opportunity to complete an approved qualifying examination successfully. AAB provisional certification not accepted within 1-1/2 Yrs Required

Business Unit : Company Name

Piedmont Augusta Hospital