Medical Lab Technician (MLT) — Precision Diagnostics

Northeast Georgia Health System; Iowa (LA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Northeast Georgia Health System (NGHS) seeks a Laboratory Technician to prioritize and perform testing with accuracy to support timely patient care. You will maintain records per regulatory requirements and work across age groups from neonate to geriatric, following population-specific guidelines and patient safety goals.

Essential duties include completing routine and stat tests, documenting results, communicating with the pathologist or technologist on unusual results, entering data, and

Qualifications

• Must complete ASCP, NCA, or AMT certification within 6 months of hire.
• Current BLS certification required or must be obtained within 30 days of hire.
• Two (2) to three (3) years lab or back office experience.

Responsibilities

• Correctly completes routine and stat testing in established time frame with minimal discrepancies.
• Performs analysis independently according to established criteria.
• Maintains accurate records and documentation.
• Consults with technologist, section head or pathologist on questionable results with few discrepancies.
• Inputs data accurately into the computer system.
• Regularly provides suggestions for quality improvement in the laboratory.
• Attends at least 80% of Continuing Education.
• Orders and restocks supplies.

Skills

Basic Computer Skills

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

MLT training through accredited school

Job description

Northeast Georgia Health System (NGHS) seeks a Laboratory Technician to prioritize and perform testing with accuracy to support timely patient care. You will maintain records per regulatory requirements and work across age groups from neonate to geriatric, following population-specific guidelines and patient safety goals.

Essential duties include completing routine and stat tests, documenting results, communicating with the pathologist or technologist on unusual results, entering data, and