Medical Technologist

Piedmont Healthcare; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Piedmont Healthcare is seeking a Medical Technologist to perform laboratory procedures and testing for patients of all ages. The candidate will be responsible for executing, interpreting, and analyzing tests in a timely manner. A high school diploma, or equivalent, and certification as a medical technologist are required, along with clinical training.

Qualifications

• Certification as a medical technologist by ASCP, AMT, or AAB.
• Should have clinical training and education consistent with the job requirements.
• Competent in laboratory areas (chemistry, hematology, etc.) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Independently performs lab procedures and testing.
• Executes, interprets, and analyzes laboratory tests accurately.

Skills

Laboratory procedures

Executing laboratory tests

Interpreting results

Analyzing data

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelors Degree in clinical laboratory science or related field

Job description

Description:

RESPONSIBLE FOR:
Independently performs laboratory procedures for which the technologist has been trained and demonstrated competency. Independently performs laboratory testing on patients of all ages using professional knowledge of laboratory procedures, executing, interpreting and/or analyzing, in an accurate and timely manner.

Qualifications:

MINIMUM EDUCATION REQUIRED:
High school diploma or equivalent required plus a sufficient number of college and/or technical school courses and clinical training to satisfy the requirements for testing and certification as a medical technologist by an approved certifying agency.

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
None required beyond education/training requirement.

MINIMUM LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION REQUIRED BY LAW:
Certification as a medical technologist or medical laboratory scientist by the American Society of Clinical Pathologists (ASCP), AMT (American Medical Technologists) or AAB (American Association of Bioanalysts) according to the qualifications through the State of Georgia Department of Community Health, Healthcare Facility, Clinical Laboratory regulations. A person who recently moved into the state of Georgia or recently completed the academic and training/experience requirements may be temporarily classified as technologists or technicians for eighteen (18) months only to afford the person an opportunity to successfully complete an approved qualifying examination. AAB provisional certification not accepted.

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelors Degree in clinical laboratory science, biomedical science, medical technology or in a life / biological science (biology, biochemistry, microbiology, etc.) preferred. One year of supervised clinical experience as a medical technologist in a clinical preferred. Should be competent in areas of the laboratory being covered, including chemistry, hematology, coagulation, blood bank, microbiology preferred.