Medical Lab Technician/Medical Technologist - Generalist

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

Job summary

Northside Hospital, a leading healthcare provider in Atlanta, is seeking a Medical Technologist II responsible for laboratory tests essential for patient care. This role requires a Bachelor's or Associates degree in a relevant field and prior clinical laboratory experience. Join a dynamic team dedicated to high-quality patient services.

Qualifications

• 1 year experience in a clinical laboratory required.
• Ability to perform laboratory procedures according to standards.
• Eligible for certification examination.

Responsibilities

• Develops and monitors test systems.
• Performs and interprets laboratory tests for various patient age groups.

Skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in laboratory science

Associates Degree in laboratory 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:

Mon - Fri: 7:00am - 3:30pm with rotating weekends

Weekend Requirements:

Yes- Rotating Basis

On-Call Requirements:

No