Medical Technologist - Core Lab - Day shift

Atrium Health Navicent; Macon (GA); On-site; USD 64,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Health’s Lab at Navicent Health Medical Center seeks a qualified Medical Laboratory Scientist to perform complex tests and provide critical data for patient care. You will ensure quality, safety, and efficiency while supporting teaching and training within the lab.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED plus a bachelor’s degree with science coursework and ASCP/AMT-like registration or eligibility. A full-time, dayshift schedule with rotating weekends is included.

Qualifications

• Must be a High School or GED Diploma Graduate.
• Baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university with science coursework (chemistry, biology, math).

Responsibilities

• Performs, reviews, and reports complex laboratory tests per prescribed procedures and standards.
• Maintains equipment, organizes workload, and ensures timely processing of samples.
• Analyzes testing and QC problems and troubleshoots per SOPs.
• Maintains Laboratory Information System and responds to downtime procedures.
• Consults with lead, supervisor, or pathologist on unusual results.
• Prepares reagents and manages inventory to reduce waste/costs.
• Assists in training new employees and student teaching.
• Assists in specimen collection and ensures safety.
• Submits supply requests and assists with restocking.
• Participates in special projects and fosters a positive work environment.

Skills

Laboratory analysis

Quality control

Safety procedures

Education

High School or GED Diploma

Bachelor’s degree with science coursework

Job description

Department

60901 Navicent Health Medical Center - Lab

Status

Full time

Benefits Eligible

Yes

Hours Per Week

40

Schedule Details/Additional Information

Dayshift position with rotating weekends

Pay Range

$30.70 - $46.05

Job Summary

Performs laboratory analysis on received specimens, providing clinical information for diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of diseases. Responsible for overall quality, efficiency, and safety in the performance of assigned technical duties.

Major Responsibilities

• Performs, reviews, and reports complex laboratory tests in accordance with prescribed procedures according to standards set by FDA, CAP, AABB, GDHR and The Joint Commission.
• Effectively processes workload in a timely manner, organizes workstation, operates, and maintains equipment in assigned area
• Correctly analyzes, performs maintenance, correctly troubleshoots all testing and QC problems following standard laboratory operating procedures.
• Knowledgeable of Laboratory Information System and computer downtime procedure.
• Consults with technical lead, clinical specialist, supervisor, manager, or pathologist, when necessary, on unusual or abnormal results.
• Prepares reagents, maintains an adequate supply of materials for test procedures and manages inventory to effectively reduce departmental waste/expense.
• Assists in teaching students in the assigned areas as well as training and orientation of new employees. New employee training/ student teaching.
• Assists in specimen collection as necessary and carries out measures to ensure chemical and biohazardous safety.
• Submits supply requests for weekly and monthly orders as assigned. Helps maintain appropriate supply inventory/restocks workstation.
• Assists in special projects and other duties as assigned. Supports and maintains a positive work environment following lab and hospital procedures.
• Maintains confidentiality
• Communicates effectively with peers.
• Demonstrates principles of Operation Excellence when dealing with other departments
• Adapts a change and modifies work schedule or assignment as needed to benefit department
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Licensure, Registration, And/or Certification Required

Registration as a Medical Laboratory Scientist (MT, MLS, CLT, CLS) by the Board of Registry as ASCP, AMT, AAB (AAB with 15yrs.experience), NCA, HHS certification or equivalent. If registry eligible all newly hired technical staff must pass an approved certification exam within twelve (12) months of placement in this occupational classification.

Education Required

Must be a High School or GED Diploma Graduate. Baccalaureate degree from accredited college or university to include minimum of 30 quarter hours of lecture science, including at least 15 quarter hours of chemistry, 10 quarter hours of biology and 5 quarter hours of math.

Preferred Experience

Core Lab, special chemistry, electrophesis work

Physical Requirements And Working Conditions

Works in a fast-paced clinical environment. Works in an area which contains biohazardous (infectious) materials along with chemical, fire, and mechanical hazards. Duties may involve standing, walking, stretching, stooping, bending, and lifting light (20 pound) to moderately heavy (50 pound) loads. Must be able to use visual acuity to see monitor screen, computer, and hard copy materials. Must be able to hear and verbally communicate in person and over the phone or radio. Must be able to sit for prolonged periods of time (up to 2 hours).

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.

Our CommitmenttoYou

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:

Compensation

• Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
• Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
• Incentive pay for select positions
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

Benefits And More

• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, andShort- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program

Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview.

About Advocate Health

Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.

Performs laboratory analysis on received specimens, providing clinical information for diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of diseases. Responsible for overall quality, efficiency, and safety in the performance of assigned technical duties.