Medical Lab Technician - Hematology - Full time - Day/Evening shift

Grady Health System; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Atlanta is seeking a Medical Laboratory Technician to analyze biological specimens and ensure quality control. This role involves using advanced instruments, maintaining compliance with quality programs, and teaching new staff. Ideal candidates will hold relevant certifications and be committed to accuracy in testing.

Qualifications

• New graduates must obtain registration with the ASCP Board within 18 months.
• No previous work experience necessary.

Responsibilities

• Analyzes biological specimens using routine and complex instruments.
• Participates in teaching students and new employees.

Skills

Clinical Laboratory Methodologies

Technical Support

Quality Control

Reliability in Testing

Education

MLT Certification

Certification by ASCP

Job description

SUMMARY

A Medical Laboratory Technician analyzes biological specimens using routine and complex instruments and manual methods; applies quality control, maintenance, and calibration procedures per standard operating procedures to provide accurate, reliable, and timely information for preventing, diagnosing, or treating disease; and participates in teaching students and new employees.

QUALIFICATIONS

• MLT certification from the American Society of Clinical Laboratory Technicians or National Certification Agency is required.
• New graduates must obtain registration with the ASCP Board within 18 months of employment.
• Understands basic clinical laboratory methodologies and recognizes factors that affect procedures and results.
• Refers problems to supervisors or medical technologists.
• No previous work experience necessary.

OR

SUMMARY

Analyzes biological specimens, integrating instrument operation, maintenance, control/calibration with patient data and test results to provide accurate, reliable, and timely information for preventing, diagnosing, or treating disease. Ensures compliance with QC and QA programs to ensure the highest quality patient care. Offers technical support to patient care providers and teaches students and new employees.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Certified as a Medical Technologist by the American Society of Clinical Pathologists (ASCP), National Certification Agency (NCA), or Clinical Laboratory Technologists (HEW), or a graduate of a NAACLS-accredited School of Medical Technology and registry eligible.
• No previous work experience necessary.
• New graduates or those new to the state must pass the certifying exam within 18 months of employment.
• Understands clinical laboratory methodologies and clinical correlation.
• Proficient in the use of appropriate equipment.
• Understands the ethics of Medical Technology and the importance of accuracy and reliability in laboratory testing.

Equal Opportunity Employer - Minorities/Females/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity.