Medical Tech Degree PRN Microbiology

Wellstar Health System; Marietta (GA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Georgia is seeking a Medical Tech Degree PRN Microbiology professional. This role involves performing clinical laboratory testing, ensuring accuracy in testing and reporting, and maintaining compliance with regulatory standards. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology, relevant certifications, and possess key skills in communication and data management.

Qualifications

• Med Tech ASCP Certification or equivalent required upon hire.
• MLS (MT) certification from an approved agency required within 18 months of hire.
• Less than 1 year laboratory experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs clinical laboratory testing according to established protocols.
• Maintains equipment and records, performs quality assurance.
• Analyzes, investigates, interprets, and reports lab data.

Skills

Computer/data entry

Communication with healthcare team

Proficiency in Excel

Proficiency in Word

Epic experience

3M experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology or related field

Job description

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How would you like to work in a place where your contributions and ideas are valued? A place where you can serve with compassion, pursue excellence and honor every voice? At Wellstar, our mission is simple, yet powerful: to enhance the health and well-being of every person we serve. We are proud to have become a shining example of what's possible when the brightest professionals dedicate themselves to making a difference in the healthcare industry, and in people's lives.

Job Summary: Under the supervision of the Supervisors, Manager or Director; performs clinical laboratory testing according to established protocols, requiring independent judgment and responsibility. Maintains equipment and records, performs quality assurance, and may supervise and teach within the laboratory. Ensures accuracy in testing and reporting, applies clinical knowledge to analyze lab data, maintains current training and policies, and practices organizational skills for efficiency. Communicates effectively with team members and performs other duties as assigned.

Core Responsibilities and Essential Functions:

• Maintains accuracy in patient, quality assurance, proficiency, and competency testing, including correct patient/specimen identification, error rate management, documentation, and proficiency testing scores.
• Uses clinical knowledge to analyze, investigate, interpret, and report lab data, ensuring timely and accurate reporting, recognizing clinical correlations.
• Monitors, investigates, resolves, and communicates lab information, adhering to procedures and chain of command, and taking responsibility for corrective actions.
• Contributes to performance improvements and inspection readiness, assisting in method analysis, procedure writing, and participating in initiatives.
• Maintains current knowledge of policies, procedures, and regulatory compliance, participating in meetings and completing educational requirements.

Minimum Education: Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology or related field.

Certifications: Med Tech ASCP Certification or equivalent required upon hire. MLS (MT) certification from an approved agency required within 18 months of hire.

Experience: Less than 1 year laboratory experience preferred.

Skills: Computer/data entry, communication with healthcare team, proficiency in Excel, Word; Epic and 3M experience preferred.

Join us and discover the support to do more meaningful work—and enjoy a more rewarding life. Connect with the most integrated health system in Georgia, and start a future that gives you more.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Part-time

Job function

• Research, Analyst, and Information Technology

Industries

• Hospitals and Health Care

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