Medical Technologist

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

Job summary

Northside Hospital Inc. is seeking a Medical Technologist II in Atlanta, GA. This role involves developing and monitoring test systems for patients of all ages. Candidates should possess a Bachelor’s degree in a related field and be eligible for certification. Preferred qualifications include communication skills and a minimum of one year of experience in a clinical laboratory. Work hours are Monday to Friday, from 3:00 PM to 11:30 PM with rotating weekends.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and eligible for an appropriate certification examination.
• Associates Degree in laboratory science or medical technology and certification as a Medical Technologist.
• Graduate of a Military Program in Science and certification.
• One (1) year experience in a clinical laboratory.
• Ability to implement clinical laboratory procedures according to regulations.

Responsibilities

• Develops and monitors test systems and performs laboratory tests for patient diagnosis and care.

Skills

Excellent written and oral communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field

Associates Degree in laboratory science or medical laboratory technology

Graduate of a Military Program in Science

Certification as a Medical Technologist

Job description

Overview

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.

Responsibilities

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.

Qualifications

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)
• Associates Degree in laboratory science (Chemical or Biological Science) or medical laboratory technology from an accredited institution and certification as a Medical Technologist, Medical Laboratory Scientist or Clinical Laboratory Scientist.
• Acceptable certifying agencies include: ASCP, NCA, AMT, AAB, HHS (HEW)
• Graduate of a Military Program in Science (health science, biology, chemical, physical, medical technology) and certification as a Medical Technologist, Medical Laboratory Scientist or Clinical Laboratory Scientist.
• Acceptable certifying agencies include ASCP, NCA, AMT, AAB, HHS (HEW)
• Grandfathered Medical Technologist by having previously qualified as a technologist on or before February 28, 1992 and current certification as a Medical Technologist, Medical Laboratory Scientist or Clinical Laboratory Scientist. 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.

Work Hours

Mon - Fri: 3:00pm - 11:30pm with rotating weekends

Weekend Requirements

Yes- Rotating Basis

On-Call Requirements

No