Medical Technologist II- (Columbia County) FT Night

2610 Columbia County Medical Center; United States; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Wellstar Health System at Columbia County Medical Center is seeking a Medical Laboratory Technologist for the Night shift to support our clinical laboratory team. You will perform essential tests across General Lab and Blood Bank, maintain equipment, and uphold quality assurance standards under supervision.

The role requires MT(ASCP) or equivalent, a Bachelor's in Medical Technology or Health Science, and at least 3 years of experience as a Medical Laboratory Scientist.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's in Medical Technology or Health Science required; master's preferred
• Minimum 3 years experience as a Medical Laboratory Scientist
• Certification MT(ASCP) or equivalent required on hire

Responsibilities

• Works independently analyzing samples in General Laboratory, Blood Bank, or Microbiology sections
• Performs routine testing in hematology, urinalysis, chemistry, blood bank and microbiology
• Maintains QC logs, safety procedures, and instrument maintenance records
• Trains and supports other technologists; participates in shift hand-offs
• Maintains CAP and Joint Commission readiness

Skills

Computer/data entry

Team communications

Education

Bachelor's in Medical Technology/Health Science

Tools

Excel

Word

Job description

How would you like to work in a place where your contributions and ideas are valued? A place where you can serve with compassion, pursue excellence and honor every voice? At Wellstar, our mission is simple, yet powerful: to enhance the health and well-being of every person we serve. We are proud to have become a shining example of what's possible when the brightest professionals dedicate themselves to making a difference in the healthcare industry, and in people's lives.

Work Shift Night (United States of America)

About the Facility Learn more about Columbia County Medical Center, including our teams, culture, and campus environment: Join Wellstar Health System at Columbia County Medical Center Hours: FT Night, 40 Hours per week ***Sign on Bonus Eligible*** Under the general supervision of the Supervisors, Manager or Director, performs clinical laboratory testing pursuant to established and approved protocols requiring the exercise of independent judgment and responsibility, maintains equipment and records, performs quality assurance activities related to test performance and may supervise and teach within the laboratory setting. The Med Tech II is fully proficient in their area of expertise, and will serve as a Generalist in all areas of the General Lab and Blood Bank, or as a Key Operator Subject Matter Expert in their assigned area. Accuracy: Maintains acceptable accuracy in-patient, quality assurance, proficiency, and competency testing. Critical Thinking: Uses clinical/ theoretical knowledge to analyze, investigate, interpret, and report lab data. Job Knowledge: Maintains current personal training, education and practice of policies and procedures. Productivity: Practices organizational skills for efficiency of time, materials, cost, and availability of lab data Communication: Practices information monitoring, investigation, resolution, and hand-off to team members. Performs other duties as assigned: Core Responsibilities and Essential Functions:

PERFORMS RESPONSIBILITIES OF A MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIST

• Works independently analyzing blood and body fluids for ordered diagnostic tests in General laboratory, Blood Bank, or Microbiology sections Results all tests using good lab technique and adheres to established procedures.
• Performs all routine testing in hematology, manual hematology, urinalysis, coagulation, processing, chemistry , manual chemistry, blood bank and microbiology as requested
• Performs all lab supplementary tasks for Quality control, chemical safety, logs all required activities to track workload, work in progress, pending logs and amended information.
• Effectively communicates all information to appropriate personnel as required by policy and procedure. Participates in shift to shift hand-off communication

PERFORMS DUTIES OF SUPERVISORS IN THEIR ABSENCE

• Acts as a resource to the Pathologists. Resolves any issues they require.
• Fields problem phone calls and resolves issues. Checks the critical logs.
• Serves as a technical resource to other techs. Trains techs in new procedures.
• Acts as consultants and advisors to the other Supervisors

SPECIAL ASSIGNED DUTIES MAY INCLUDE

• Performs scheduled Maintenance on a key instrument.
• Maintains up-to-date procedure manuals.
• Makes sure all daily and weekly maintenance is completed for the instrument.
• Maintain reagent logs and logs all new shipment lot numbers in the log.
• Maintains QC reports. Checks L-J charts and monitors closely any shifts.
• Orders all needed supplies for the area. Keep inventory stocked 2 weeks worth.
• Provides training for new employees in the designated section/instrument. Creates documents and regularly completes Performance Improvement Projects.
• Performs linearity studies and correlation studies bi-annually for their key instrument.
• Evaluates new tests and procedures changes
• Performs C.A.P. surveys when assigned, helps to assign surveys to others when needed.
• Maintains CAP and The Joint Commission readiness

BLOOD BANK DUTIES IF REQUIRED

• Participates in a regular bench rotation in the blood bank on evening or night shift as needed.
• Run automated blood bank instrument according to established procedures.
• Performs stat duties as needed.
• Order and supply blood products where needed.
• Complete work assignments for the shift. Performs other duties as assigned

Complies with all Wellstar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct.

Required Minimum Education

Bachelors Medical Technology or Bachelors Health Science or Bachelors General Masters Degree Preferred

Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s)

All certifications are required upon hire unless otherwise stated. MT(ASCP) - Medical Technologist or MT(AMT) - Medical Technologist or MT(HEW) - Medical Technologist or MT(AAB) - Medical Technologist or MLS(ASCP) - Medical Laboratory Scientist or MLS(AMT) - Medical Laboratory Scientist

Required Minimum Experience

Minimum 3 years experience as a Medical Laboratory Scientist

Required Epic experience

Preferred

Required Minimum Skills

Computer/data entry experience. Ability to communicate with various members of the healthcare team. Ability to use EXCEL, Word and have basic computer operational knowledge.

Join us and discover the support to do more meaningful work—and enjoy a more rewarding life. Connect with the most integrated health system in Georgia, and start a future that gives you more. Nationally ranked and locally recognized for our high-quality care and inclusive culture, Wellstar is one of Georgia’s largest and most integrated healthcare systems. Every day, 24,000+ of us work together to provide personalized care for patients at every age and stage of life – and our team members are the foundation of that care.

Mission, Vision & Values

At a time when the healthcare industry is changing rapidly, Wellstar remains committed to exceeding patients’ and team members’ expectations, while transforming healthcare delivery.

OUR MISSION

To enhance the health and well-being of every person we serve.

OUR VISION

Deliver world-class healthcare to every person, every time.

OUR VALUES

We serve with compassion

We pursue excellence

We honor every voice Culture of Excellence

Wellstar consistently receives attention and accolades from national organizations that set the standards for world-class care. Our system-wide practice of safety principles, assessing and addressing errors and seeking feedback from our patients and customers continually earns recognition for advances in safety and quality.

Featured on the FORTUNE 100 Best Companies to Work For list and Seramount 100 Best Companies list, we not only provide top-notch care for our patients, but also foster the culture of Wellstar as a Great Place to Work.