Medical Lab Technician/Medical Technologist - Microbiology

MedStar Health; Lawrenceville (GA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider seeks skilled Medical Lab Technicians to perform and interpret essential laboratory tests. Candidates will hold an Associates degree in laboratory science or medical technology and be eligible for certification, ensuring proper standards and regulations are met. This role presents an opportunity to enhance the quality of patient care across diverse patient populations.

Qualifications

• Associates degree in a laboratory science or medical laboratory technology.
• Eligible for certification examination from agencies like ASCP, NCA.
• Ability to perform clinical laboratory procedures according to standards.

Responsibilities

• Perform and interpret laboratory tests for patients of all ages.
• Implement clinical laboratory procedures according to standards.

Skills

Laboratory procedures

Clinical testing

Education

Associates degree in laboratory science or medical laboratory technology

Certification as a Medical Lab Technician

Job description

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.

Performs and interprets laboratory tests in the Clinical Laboratory for the diagnosis and care of neonate, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patients.

REQUIRED

1. 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.
2. Must submit to a Color-Acuity screening Test
3. Applicants must have completed (or be eligible for) an appropriate certification examination
   • Acceptable certifying agencies include: ASCP, NCA, AMT, AAB, HHS (HEW)

PREFERRED

1. Experience in a Clinical Laboratory setting