Medical Tech WMCG- Point of Care

Wellstar Health System; Augusta (GA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking an entry-level Medical Tech to perform clinical lab testing and maintain accurate lab records. Candidates should have a Bachelor's in Medical Technology or Science, a certification, and at least one year of lab experience. Proficiency in Excel and communication skills are essential. Join us for a rewarding experience in healthcare.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of laboratory experience.
• Med Tech ASCP Certification or equivalent is required.
• Strong ability to communicate with various team members.

Responsibilities

• Perform clinical laboratory testing under supervision.
• Maintain accurate documentation and lab records.
• Use clinical knowledge to interpret and report lab data.

Skills

Laboratory experience

Computer data entry

Communication with healthcare team

Excel proficiency

Word proficiency

Epic and 3M experience

Education

Bachelors Medical Technology or Bachelors Medical Science

Tools

LIS (Laboratory Information System)

Epic

3M

Job description

Join to apply for the Medical Tech WMCG- Point of Care role at Wellstar Health System.

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.

Work Shift

Day (United States of America)

Job Summary

Under the general supervision of the Supervisors, Manager or Director; performs clinical laboratory testing pursuant to established and approved protocols requiring the exercise of independent judgment and responsibility, maintains equipment and records, performs quality assurance activities related to test performance and may supervise and teach within the laboratory setting. Accuracy: Maintains acceptable accuracy in‑patient, quality assurance, proficiency, and competency testing. Critical Thinking: Uses clinical/ theoretical knowledge to analyze, investigate, interpret, and report lab data. Job Knowledge: Maintains current personal training, education and practice of policies and procedures. Productivity: Practices organizational skills for efficiency of time, materials, cost, and availability of lab data. Communication: Practices information monitoring, investigation, resolution, and hand‑off to team members. Performs other duties as assigned.

Core Responsibilities And Essential Functions

• Maintains acceptable accuracy in patient, quality assurance, proficiency, and competency testing.
• a. Meets department standard for correct patient or specimen identification.
• b. Meets department standard for error rate in testing or reporting patient or QC results.
• c. Consistently documents investigation and correct interpretation of QA failures or trends.
• d. Earns acceptable scores in proficiency testing and personnel competency testing.
• e. Maintains instrumentation for testing.
• Uses clinical/ theoretical knowledge to analyze, investigate, interpret, and report lab data.
• a. Reports lab data accurately and within established turnaround times and productivity standards.
• b. Recognizes the relationship between lab data and clinical findings or expectations.
• d. Interprets information from multiple sources Practices information monitoring, investigation, resolution, and hand‑off to team members.
• a. Complies with Pending Log procedure for tracking laboratory test status.
• b. Documents in the LIS all elements of the Notification Value Call procedure.
• c. Hands‑off information to others according to the department procedure and chain of command.
• d. Adheres to WellStar Standards of Behavior in a consistent fashion.
• e. Takes personal responsibility for corrective action on constructive criticism. Contributes to the Laboratory's Performance Improvements and inspection readiness.
• a. Assists in analysis of new methods for testing including correlations and procedure writing.
• b. Assists in inspection preparation.
• c. Participates in the Laboratory Performance Improvement initiatives.
• d. Practices cost‑efficient work processes that maintain high quality laboratory data.
• Maintains current personal training, education and practice of policies and procedures.
• a. Maintains current knowledge and practice of WellStar policies and procedures, including LIS.
• b. Demonstrates adequate knowledge of laboratory regulatory compliance.
• c. Practices all WellStar and Laboratory Safety Standards.
• d. Participates in meetings, committees, task forces and project teams.
• e. Completes monthly, quarterly, or yearly educational requirements.

Required Minimum Education

• Bachelors Medical Technology or Bachelors Medical Science

Required Minimum License(s) And Certification(s)

• Med Tech ASCP Certification or Med Technologist (AMT) or Med Technologist (AAB)

Required Minimum Skills

• Minimum 1 year Laboratory experience
• Computer/data entry experience.
• Ability to communicate with various members of the healthcare team.
• Ability to use EXCEL, Word and have basic computer operational knowledge.
• Epic And 3M Experience Preferred.

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Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

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Health Care Provider

Industries

Hospitals and Health Care