Medical Technologist, Micro

Piedmont Healthcare; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Medical Technologist to join their team. In this role, you will independently perform essential laboratory procedures and testing, ensuring accuracy and timely results for patients across all age groups. The position requires a high school diploma and certification as a medical technologist, with a preference for candidates holding a Bachelor's degree in a related field. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to patient care in a dynamic healthcare environment, where your expertise will play a crucial role in laboratory operations and patient outcomes.

Qualifications

• Certification as a medical technologist or medical laboratory scientist required.
• Competency in laboratory areas including chemistry and microbiology preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform laboratory procedures independently with accuracy and timeliness.
• Conduct laboratory testing on patients of all ages.

Skills

Laboratory Procedures

Interpreting Laboratory Results

Clinical Knowledge

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor's Degree in Clinical Laboratory Science

Job description

Description:

RESPONSIBLE FOR:
Independently performs laboratory procedures for which the technologist has been trained and demonstrated competency. Independently performs laboratory testing on patients of all ages using professional knowledge of laboratory procedures, executing, interpreting and/or analyzing, in an accurate and timely manner.

Qualifications:

MINIMUM EDUCATION REQUIRED:
High school diploma or equivalent required plus a sufficient number of college and/or technical school courses and clinical training to satisfy the requirements for testing and certification as a medical technologist by an approved certifying agency.

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
None required beyond education/training requirement.

MINIMUM LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION REQUIRED BY LAW:
Certification as a medical technologist or medical laboratory scientist by the American Society of Clinical Pathologists (ASCP), AMT (American Medical Technologists) or AAB (American Association of Bioanalysts) according to the qualifications through the State of Georgia Department of Community Health, Healthcare Facility, Clinical Laboratory regulations. A person who recently moved into the state of Georgia or recently completed the academic and training/experience requirements may be temporarily classified as technologists or technicians for eighteen (18) months only to afford the person an opportunity to successfully complete an approved qualifying examination. AAB provisional certification not accepted.

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelors Degree in clinical laboratory science, biomedical science, medical technology or in a life / biological science (biology, biochemistry, microbiology, etc.) preferred. One year of supervised clinical experience as a medical technologist in a clinical preferred. Should be competent in areas of the laboratory being covered, including chemistry, hematology, coagulation, blood bank, microbiology preferred.