Medical Lab Tech - NHDC

Northside Hospital Inc.; Gainesville (GA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Northside Hospital Inc. in Gainesville, Georgia is looking for a Laboratory Technician to perform and interpret laboratory tests for diverse patient demographics. Successful candidates will have completed a formal training program and obtained state certification.

The role demands attention to detail and effective communication skills with an above-average understanding of medical terminology. Standard work hours are from 8 AM to 5 PM with no weekends or on-call duties.

Qualifications

• Successful completion of a Technician (MLT) level, state recognized exam.
• Color vision acuity is required to perform the duties of this position.
• All applicants must submit to and pass a Color-Acuity screening Test.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Attention to detail

Good physical dexterity

Good written communication skills

Good oral communication skills

Understanding of medical and scientific terminology

Education

Completion of a formal twelve (12) month technician training program

Completion of at least two (2) years of academic study in science

Job description

Overview

Northside Hospital is award-winning, state-of-the-art, and continually growing. Constantly expanding the quality and reach of our care to our patients and communities creates even more opportunity for the best healthcare professionals in Atlanta and beyond. Discover all the possibilities of a career at Northside today.

Responsibilities

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.

Work Hours

8a-5p

Weekend Requirements

No

On-Call Requirements

No