Medical Technologist- Full Time - Nights Weekends

Crisp Regional Health Services; Cordele (GA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Crisp Regional Health Services in Cordele, GA is seeking a Medical Technologist to perform a range of clinical laboratory tests under the supervision of the Manager, Clinical Laboratory. The role includes procurement, preparation and analysis of samples, cell classification, and reporting results to clinicians.

The position emphasizes quality assurance, instrument maintenance and safety compliance, with responsibilities across lab sections and potential shift coverage as needed.

Qualifications

• Requires a Bachelor’s degree in Chemical, Physical or Biological sciences with 12 months of pertinent lab experience, or in medical technology, or 135 quarter hours and a 12‑month medical technology course.
• Requires two to four years of work‑related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Requires and maintains a Medical Technologist certification from ASCP, AMT, NCS, AAB or other approved agencies.

Responsibilities

• Conducts a variety of clinical laboratory tests in an assigned laboratory section.
• Ensures established standards, practices, policies and procedures are followed and tests are reported accurately.
• Oversees and/or conducts procurement, receipt and preparation of samples and materials.
• Prepares reagents and stains slides; mounts specimens and screens for abnormalities.
• Classifies cells according to laboratory standards.
• Collects and prepares test data to validate procedures and values.
• Maintains accurate laboratory records and reports test results to physicians and care staff.
• Assists in coordinating the Quality Assurance program and maintains a quality control program.
• Maintains inventory of laboratory supplies and ensures safety and proper maintenance of instrumentation.
• Assists in evaluating procedures and updating manuals; provides orientation to new staff.
• Ensures safety and infection control policies are observed; may cover shifts as needed.
• Serves on Laboratory committees and performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Laboratory testing

Quality control

Record keeping

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical, Physical or Biological sciences

Job description

Summary

Under the leadership of the Manager, Clinical Laboratory, the Medical Technologist is an active member of the department that provides pathology and laboratory studies and analysis for the medical and nursing staff. The Medical Technologist performs a variety of clinical laboratory tests. The Technologist oversees or conducts the procurement, receipt and preparation of samples and specimen materials. The Technologist classifies cells according to laboratory standards and records and reports test results. This position ensures that all equipment is properly functioning and that quality safeguards are in place.

Summary

Under the leadership of the Manager, Clinical Laboratory, the Medical Technologist is an active member of the department that provides pathology and laboratory studies and analysis for the medical and nursing staff. The Medical Technologist performs a variety of clinical laboratory tests. The Technologist oversees or conducts the procurement, receipt and preparation of samples and specimen materials. The Technologist classifies cells according to laboratory standards and records and reports test results. This position ensures that all equipment is properly functioning and that quality safeguards are in place.

Basic Qualifications

• Education:
  

Requires a Bachelor’s degree in Chemical, Physical or Biological sciences with 12 months of pertinent lab experience, or in medical technology: or 135 quarter hours (or equivalent) and the completion of a 12‑month course of study in medical technology from an accredited school; or program

• Experience:
  

Requires two to four years of work‑related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

• Licensure, Registrations & Certifications:
  

Requires and maintains a Medical Technologist certification from the ASCP, AMT, NCS, AAB or other approved agencies by the department.

Essential Job Responsibilities

• Conducts a variety of clinical laboratory tests in an assigned laboratory section.
• Ensures that established standards, practices, policies and procedures are followed and that laboratory samples and specimen materials are prepared, screened, classified and reported accurately and efficiently.
• Oversees and/or conducts the procurement, receipt and preparation of samples and specimen materials for examination.
• Prepares chemical reagents and stains slides according to established procedures. Mounts specimens and screens for evidence of carcinoma, pathological abnormalities or diseases.
• Classifies cells according to laboratory standards.
• Collects and prepares test data used to validate procedures, modifications and established normal values.
• Maintains accurate and complete laboratory records in accordance with Laboratory policies and procedures and regulatory agency requirements.
• Records and reports test results, inputting test outcomes into the computer system and contacts physicians and patient care staff to report critical or "stat" results.
• Assists in coordinating the Quality Assurance program that monitors area activities in order to ensure the appropriateness, timeliness and cost effectiveness of Laboratory services provided. Maintains a comprehensive quality control program to include instrument maintenance, safety procedures, and preventative maintenance of instrumentation. Ensures all areas are maintained in a clean, orderly and safe condition. Maintains inventory levels of laboratory supplies, prepares solutions and reagents.
• Assists in the ongoing evaluation of laboratory procedures by gathering data and comparing results between existing and potential procedures.
• Assists in updating the laboratory section service area policy and procedure manual. Recommends and implements new technical procedures and practices to ensure accurate and efficient departmental operation.
• Provides orientation and instruction to new employees in proper laboratory techniques and procedures.
• May be required to cover any shift to maintain adequate coverage.
• Ensures that all safety and infection control policies and practices are observed.
• Serves on Laboratory committees, as appropriate and as requested.
• Performs other duties as assigned.