Medical Lab Technician

St. Joseph’s/Candler Health System; Savannah (GA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Joseph’s/Candler Health System in Savannah, GA is seeking an experienced Medical Laboratory Technician to perform routine laboratory testing on adult specimens. You will process patient samples, document results, and ensure quality control across automated and manual systems.

The role requires an Associates degree and offers opportunities for certification within one year. Strong accuracy, organization, and ability to work under pressure are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Associates degree in medical laboratory science or related field is required.
• 1 year of experience preferred.
• Certification eligibility, with certification due within one year.
• Ability to document test results and adhere to QC guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Organize daily workload to meet performance targets and adapt to changing priorities.
• Process patient specimens with accurate identification to ensure correct results.
• Perform testing on non-automated and automated, computerized equipment.
• Conduct quality control and document results with proper notification of abnormalities.
• Perform basic maintenance and troubleshooting of instruments and report issues.

Skills

Specimen processing

Quality control

Instrument troubleshooting

Lab testing (manual & automated)

Adaptability under stress

Education

Associates - Required

Tools

Laboratory equipment

Job description

Utilizes working knowledge of the complex instruments used in the clinical laboratory to perform the work required with speed and accuracy. Knowledgeable of laboratory test procedures with defined automated procedures, calculations and/or indicators which are age dependent. Testing procedures are performed on specimens from adult patients. Keeps abreast of advancements made in clinical laboratory science, and reflects the current legal, ethical and professional standards in all areas of responsibility. Performs routine maintenance and troubleshooting. Participates in educational and training activities.

Education

Associates - Required

Experience

1 Year - Preferred

License & Certification

May be hired as Certification eligible, but Certification must be achieved within one year of employment.

Core Job Functions

Organizes daily workload to achieve acceptable performance outcomes, recognizing weak areas and implementing appropriate resolution. Adapts readily to changes in workload and stressful situations, demonstrates confident and supportive behavior. Shows initiative to know where the focus is needed.

Processes patient specimens, properly documenting identification of each specimen processed so that the correct results are available to the clinician. Demonstrates the ability to coordinate simultaneous tests/procedures with complete accuracy. Performs laboratory testing utilizing non-automated and automated, computerized equipment.

Performs designated quality control measures on all tests, as applicable, accepting or rejecting results as indicated using quality control guidelines and results are interpreted. Recognizing unexpected results, errors and problems with patient tests referring abnormal or unusual results for patient and /or quality control beyond level of interpretive expertise. Notifies appropriate persons about abnormal data such as Alert Values and documents notification.

Corrective and preventative maintenance, instrument function checks and basic troubleshooting are performed and recorded per department policy. Performs basic troubleshooting on equipment and documents troubleshooting. Communicates with supervisor about inoperable equipment.

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