Medical Technologist

Northside Hospital; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Northside Hospital is a state-of-the-art academic medical center in Atlanta seeking a Medical Technologist II to develop and monitor test systems, and to perform and interpret laboratory tests for a wide range of patients.

Qualified candidates may have a Bachelors degree in a lab science or an equivalent Associate degree with certification, or be a military program graduate with appropriate certification; color-acuity screening is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in chemical, physical, biological or clinical laboratory science or medical technology from an accredited institution and applicants must be eligible for an appropriate certification examination
• Associates Degree in laboratory science (Chemical or Biological Science) or medical laboratory technology and certification as a Medical Technologist/MLS/CLS
• Graduate of a Military Program in Science and certification as a Medical Technologist/MLS/CLS
• Grandfathered Medical Technologist with prior technologist qualification and current certification; 1 year experience in a clinical laboratory; ability to implement procedures according to standards and regulations; Color-Acuity screening

Responsibilities

• Develops and monitors test systems
• Performs and interprets laboratory tests for the diagnosis and care of patients of all ages

Skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in chemical, physical, biological or clinical laboratory science or medical technology

Associates Degree in laboratory science or medical laboratory technology

Graduate of Military Program in Science with certification

Grandfathered Medical Technologist with 1 year experience and current certification

Tools

ASCP, NCA, AMT, AAB, HHS (HEW) certification

Job description

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.

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.

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)

OR

• 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)

OR

• 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)

OR

• 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. 1.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.