Medical Technologist II – Microbiology

Emory Healthcare; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Emory Healthcare is seeking a Medical Technologist II for its Microbiology department. The successful candidate will perform a variety of laboratory tests and procedures, ensuring adherence to quality and safety standards while providing excellent customer service during tests. This full-time position requires a Bachelor's degree in a related field and experience in microbiology procedures.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Medical Laboratory Science required.
• Two years of experience as a Medical Technologist or related role.
• Certified by an accreditation agency such as MT (ASCP).

Responsibilities

• Perform laboratory tests to assist in disease diagnosis.
• Adhere to standard procedures for specimen handling.
• Troubleshoot equipment malfunctions and maintain laboratory instruments.

Skills

Microbiology specimen processing

Gram stains

Wet Prep / KOH Prep

Susceptibility testing

Molecular Microbiology testing (PCR)

Education

Bachelor's degree in Medical Laboratory Science, Medical Technology or related field

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Description

Description

TITLE: Medical Technologist II – Microbiology (multiple openings)

DUTIES: Perform various laboratory tests and procedures while adhering to standard operating procedures on patient specimens to assist in the diagnosis, study and treatment, or prevention of disease. Uphold the values of the organization including providing and demonstrating exemplary customer service skills throughout the pre-analytical, analytical and post analytical processes. May perform tests including but not limited to standardized and semi-routine biological, chemical, hematological, immunological, immunohematological, microbiological, and serological tests in a research or clinical laboratory. Perform preventive maintenance on laboratory instruments and calibrate equipment and instruments as required. Operate laboratory equipment and troubleshoot equipment and instrument malfunctions. May serve as key operator for implementation of new equipment and procedures.

LOCATION: Emory Healthcare, Inc., 1364 Clifton Rd. N.E., Atlanta, GA 30322

REQUIREMENTS: Bachelor's degree in Medical Laboratory Science, Medical Technology or related field of study and two (2) years of experience as a Medical Technologist or related role where required experience gained

SPECIAL SKILLS: Also requires two (2) years of experience in the following:

• Certified by one of the following accreditation agencies: MT (ASCP), MLS (ASCP), MT (AMT), MT (HHS or HEW), MT (AAB), generalist or categorical if applicable;
• Microbiology specimen processing (set-ups): stools, urines, tissues, body fluids, misc.;
• Gram stains;
• Wet Prep / KOH Prep;
• Plate Reading: Blood culture, Fungal culture, Wounds, Respiratory, Body fluid / CSF, Urine, Stool;
• Culture Workups: Positive Blood Culture or Anaerobic;
• AFB (Acid-fast bacillus): AFB specimen processing / AFB stain reading / AFB plate reading;
• Susceptibility testing;
• O & P (Ova and Parasite): O& P processing / O & P reading;
• Molecular Microbiology testing (PCR);
• Specialty Microbiology: Mycology / Parasitology;
• Maintaining quality, safety, or infection control standards;
• Appropriately utilizing, calibrating, configuring or troubleshoot laboratory instruments; and
• Maintaining accurate and complete documentation of patient information, equipment, and test results to comply with regulations.
  
  

CONTACT: Apply online at https://www.emoryhealthcare.org/careers/ or send resume to [e-mail] and reference job title and location.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Research, Analyst, and Information Technology

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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