Medical Technologist

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

Job summary

Northside Hospital in Atlanta is seeking a Medical Technologist II to develop and monitor test systems and perform laboratory testing across neonate to geriatric patients. You will interpret results to support diagnosis and direct patient care.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in lab science and certification eligibility, with ASCP/NCA/AMT/AAB/HHS options, and at least one year in a clinical laboratory. Color-acuity screening is part of the job.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in laboratory science with eligibility for certification.
• Certification by ASCP, NCA, AMT, AAB or HHS (HEW) or equivalent.
• Associates degree with MT/MLS/CLS certification acceptable.
• Military program graduate with MT/MLS/CLS certification accepted.
• Color-acuity screening required.
• Minimum one year of clinical laboratory experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop and monitor test systems and perform laboratory tests for patient care.
• Interpret results to aid diagnosis and patient care across age groups.
• Ensure compliance with proper standards and regulations.

Skills

Color-Acuity screening

Written and verbal communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in laboratory science or medical technology

Associates Degree with MT/MLS/CLS certification

Military Program graduate with MT/MLS/CLS certification

Grandfathered MT with pre-1992 certification

Tools

ASCP

NCA

AMT

AAB

HHS (HEW)

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)
• 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.

Work Hours:

6am- 230pm

Weekend Requirements:

Yes