Medical Lab Tech - NHDC

Northside Hospital; Gainesville (GA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Northside Hospital in Gainesville, Georgia is seeking a qualified laboratory technician to perform and interpret tests across all patient age groups. Candidates will need to have completed a formal technician training program and passed relevant certification exams.

The position requires attention to detail, good communication skills, and color vision acuity to ensure safe testing procedures. Strong preference is given to those with prior clinical laboratory experience.

Qualifications

• Successful completion of a formal twelve month technician training program.
• Passing a Technician (MLT) level, state recognized exam.
• Color vision acuity is required to safely perform the duties.

Responsibilities

• Perform and interpret laboratory tests for various patient demographics.

Skills

Attention to detail

Good physical dexterity

Good written and oral communication skills

Understanding medical and scientific terminology

Color vision acuity

Education

Completion of a formal twelve month technician training program

Completion of at least two years of academic study in science

Job description

Job Summary

Performs and interprets laboratory tests in the Clinical Laboratory for the diagnosis and care of neonate, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patients.

Qualifications

Required

• Successful completion of a formal twelve (12) month technician training program, and successful completion of a Technician (MLT) level, state recognized exam
• Attention to detail, good physical dexterity, and good written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to understand and use medical and scientific terminology.
• Color vision acuity is required to safely perform the duties of this position.
• All applicants must submit to and pass a Color-Acuity screening Test

Preferred

• Completion of at least two (2) years of academic study in science, plus passing the technician (MLT) state recognized certification exam.
• Computer keyboard and information system experience.
• Patient specimen collection experience and patient relations training.
• Two (2) years experience in a clinical laboratory performing technical duties.