Medical Technologist II

Northside Hospital Inc.; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Northside Hospital Inc. in Atlanta seeks a Medical Technologist II to develop and monitor test systems and perform and interpret laboratory tests across neonatal to geriatric patients.

The role ensures accurate results for diagnoses and patient care, with adherence to standards and regulations. Requirements include a Bachelor’s degree in a lab science, or an Associate degree with MLS/CLS certification, plus color-acuity screening and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Must have Bachelor’s degree in chemical, physical, biological or clinical laboratory science or medical technology and be eligible for certification.
• Associate degree in laboratory science with MLS/CLS certification from an accredited institution.
• Military program graduate with health science background and MLS/CLS certification.
• Grandfathered Medical Technologist with current MLS/CLS certification (pre-1992).
• One year of clinical laboratory experience.
• Ability to implement and perform clinical lab procedures per standards and regulations.
• Must submit to a Color-Acuity screening test.

Responsibilities

• Develops and monitors test systems.
• Performs and interprets laboratory tests for diagnosis and care of patients across age groups.

Skills

Color acuity

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in lab science/clinical laboratory science

Associate degree in laboratory science with MLS/CLS certification

Military lab program graduate with MLS/CLS certification

Grandfathered Medical Technologist with certification

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)
• 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
  • 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

• Must possess excellent written and oral communication skills.

Work Hours:

1500-2330

Weekend Requirements:

Yes- Rotating Basis

On-Call Requirements:

No