Medical Lab Technician/Medical Technologist - PRN

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

Job summary

Northside Hospital in Atlanta is seeking a qualified Medical Technologist II to join their award-winning team. This role involves developing and monitoring test systems as well as performing and interpreting laboratory tests essential for patient care. Candidates must have a Bachelor's degree in relevant fields and possess certification from recognized agencies. Ideal applicants will also have excellent communication skills and at least one year of experience in a clinical laboratory.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or Associates degree in relevant science.
• Certification as a Medical Technologist from accredited agencies.
• One year experience in a clinical laboratory.

Responsibilities

• Develops and monitors test systems in laboratory.
• Performs and interprets laboratory tests for patients of all ages.
• Implements clinical laboratory procedures according to standards.

Skills

Communication Skills

Education

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

Associates Degree in laboratory science or medical laboratory technology

Graduate of a Military Program in Science

Grandfathered Medical Technologist

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.

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.

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.