Medical Lab Technician/Medical Technologist

Northside Hospital Inc.; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Atlanta is seeking a Medical Technologist II to develop and monitor test systems while interpreting critical laboratory tests for patients of all ages. Candidates should possess a relevant degree from an accredited institution along with certification eligibility. The position requires one year of clinical experience and excellent communication skills, with work hours focused on evenings.

Qualifications

• One (1) year experience in a clinical laboratory is required.
• Ability to implement and perform clinical laboratory procedures according to proper standards and regulations.
• Must submit to a Color-Acuity screening Test.

Responsibilities

• Develops and monitors test systems for various patient demographics.
• Performs and interprets laboratory tests for diagnosis and patient care.

Skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in chemical, physical, biological, or clinical laboratory science or medical technology

Associates Degree in laboratory science or medical laboratory technology

Graduate of a Military Program 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

The Medical Technologist II develops and monitors test systems, and performs and interprets laboratory tests for the diagnosis and care of neonate, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patients.

Qualifications

REQUIRED

• Bachelor’s degree in a chemical, physical, biological or clinical laboratory science or medical technology from an accredited institution and applicants must be eligible for an appropriate certification examination.
  • Acceptable certifying agencies include: ASCP, NCA, AMT, AAB, HHS (HEW)

OR

• Associates Degree in laboratory science (Chemical or Biological Science) or medical laboratory technology from an accredited institution and certification as a Medical Technologist.
  • Acceptable certifying agencies include: ASCP, NCA, AMT, AAB, HHS (HEW)

OR

• Graduate of a Military Program in Science (health science, biology, chemical, physical, medical technology) and certification as a Medical Technologist.
  • Acceptable certifying agencies include ASCP, NCA, AMT, AAB, HHS (HEW)

OR

• Grandfathered Medical Technologist by having previously qualified as a technologist on or before February 28, 1992 and current certification as a Medical Technologist.
  • Acceptable certifying agencies include ASCP, NCA, AMT, AAB, HHS (HEW)
• One (1) year experience in a clinical laboratory
• Ability to implement and perform clinical laboratory procedures according to proper standards and regulations.
• Must submit to a Color-Acuity screening Test

PREFERRED

• Must possess excellent written and oral communication skills.

Work Hours:

Evenings: 3:00pm - 11:30pm

Weekend Requirements:

Yes- Rotating Basis

On-Call Requirements:

No