Medical Technologist (Generalist)

Northside Hospital Inc.; Lawrenceville (GA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Northside Hospital Inc. in Lawrenceville, GA is seeking a Medical Technologist II to develop and monitor test systems while performing laboratory tests for various patient demographics. The ideal candidate will hold a relevant bachelor's degree and have at least one year of clinical laboratory experience.

We are looking for individuals who can implement laboratory procedures according to standards and must pass a Color-Acuity screening test. This role includes work hours from 1:00 PM to 11:30 PM with a rotating weekend schedule.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a chemical, physical, biological or clinical laboratory science or medical technology from an accredited institution.
• One (1) year experience in a clinical laboratory.
• Ability to perform laboratory tests for patients across all ages.

Responsibilities

• Develops and monitors test systems.
• Performs and interprets laboratory tests for diverse patient groups.
• Implements laboratory procedures according to standards.

Skills

Clinical laboratory procedures

Communication skills

Regulatory standards implementation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in relevant field

Associate’s Degree in laboratory science

Graduate of Military Program in Science

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)
• Associate’s 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.
• 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.
• 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

• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Work Hours

1:00 PM to 11:30 PM (Every 3rd weekend rotation)

Weekend Requirements

Yes – rotating basis.