Medical Technologist

Northside Hospital Inc.; Cumming (GA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Northside Hospital Inc. in Cumming, Georgia seeks a qualified laboratory technician responsible for performing and interpreting laboratory tests for patients of all ages. Candidates must possess a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant scientific field and be eligible for certification examination.

This position requires implementation of clinical procedures in a state-of-the-art facility. Experience in a clinical laboratory setting is preferred. Working hours are from 2:00 PM to 10:30 PM with rotating weekend requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant scientific field.
• Eligibility for appropriate certification examination required.
• Experience in a Clinical Laboratory Setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform and interpret laboratory tests for various patient age groups.
• Implement clinical laboratory procedures according to standards.
• Conduct Color-Acuity screening tests as required.

Skills

Laboratory procedures implementation

Color-Acuity screening

Critical thinking

Education

Bachelor’s in laboratory science

Associate's in laboratory science

Military Program Graduate

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

Performs and interprets laboratory tests in the Clinical Laboratory 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. 1.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. 1. Acceptable certifying agencies include ASCP, NCA, AMT, AAB, HHS (HEW)
• Ability to implement and perform clinical laboratory procedures according to proper standards and regulations.
• Must submit to a Color‑Acuity screening Test

PREFERRED

Experience in a Clinical Laboratory Setting

Work Hours

2:00p - 10:30pm

Weekend Requirements

Yes- Rotating Basis

On-Call Requirements

No