Medical Lab Tech, OP Oncology

Northside Hospital Inc.; Decatur (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Northside Hospital in the Atlanta area is seeking a Medical Laboratory Technician to perform and interpret laboratory tests across neonate to geriatric patients, supporting accurate diagnoses and patient care.

The role requires an associate degree in a laboratory science (or military health science program), eligibility for certification, color-acuity screening, and prior clinical lab experience. Typical hours are 8:30–5, with no weekend or on-call requirements.

Qualifications

• Associates degree or military health-science program graduate.
• Certification exam completion or eligibility required.
• Color-acuity screening test required.
• Experience in clinical laboratory setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs and interprets laboratory tests for patient care across age groups.
• Ensures procedures follow proper standards and regulations.

Skills

Clinical laboratory procedures

Regulatory compliance

Education

Associate degree in laboratory science or medical laboratory technology

Certification eligibility / certification exam

Tools

ASCP

NCA

AMT

AAB

HHS (HEW)

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

• Associates degree in a laboratory science (chemical or biological science) or medical laboratory technology from an accredited institution OR Graduate of a Military Program in Science (health science, biology, chemical, physical, medical technology) and certification as a Medical Lab Technician. Ability to implement and perform clinical laboratory procedures according to proper standards and regulations.
• Must submit to a Color-Acuity screening Test
• Applicants must have completed (or be eligible for) an appropriate certification examination
  • Acceptable certifying agencies include: ASCP, NCA, AMT, AAB, HHS (HEW)
• Experience in a Clinical Laboratory setting

Work Hours:

8:30-5

Weekend Requirements:

No

On-Call Requirements:

No