Medical Technologist- Microbiology

Northside Hospital Inc.; Lawrenceville (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Northside Hospital is seeking a Medical Technologist III to provide technical and regulatory oversight of one or more laboratory sections and perform MT II duties. The role requires MT certification eligibility or current MT credentials, plus strong communication and regulatory compliance skills.

Work hours include night shifts and weekend coverage, with a focus on accurate laboratory procedures and patient safety.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in chemical, physical, biological or clinical laboratory science or medical technology; eligible for certification exam (ASCP, NCA, AMT, AAB, HHS).
• Associates Degree in laboratory or medical laboratory technology with MT certification (ASCP/NCA/AMT/AAB/HHS).
• Military program graduate in science with MT certification (ASCP/NCA/AMT/AAB/HHS).
• Grandfathered MT with current MT certification (ASCP/NCA/AMT/AAB/HHS).
• Two years’ experience in a clinical laboratory.

Responsibilities

• Oversee technical and regulatory oversight of one or more laboratory sections.
• Perform the duties of a Medical Technologist II.
• Ensure procedures comply with proper standards and regulations.
• Submit to color-acuity screening test prior to work.

Skills

Communication skills

Color vision

Regulatory compliance

Clinical laboratory procedures

Education

Bachelor's degree in chemical, physical, biological or clinical laboratory science or medical technology

Associate's degree in laboratory science or medical laboratory technology

Military program graduate in science with MT certification

Grandfathered Medical Technologist with MT 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 III has responsibility for technical and regulatory over sight of one or more laboratory sections and performs the duties of a Medical Technologist II.

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)

OR

• Associates Degree in laboratory science (Chemical or Biological Science) or medical laboratory technology from an accredited institution and certification as a Medical Technologist.
  • Acceptable certifying agencies include: ASCP, NCA, AMT, AAB, HHS (HEW)

OR

• Graduate of a Military Program in Science (health science, biology, chemical, physical, medical technology) and certification as a Medical Technologist.
  • Acceptable certifying agencies include ASCP, NCA, AMT, AAB, HHS (HEW)

OR

• Grandfathered Medical Technologist by having previously qualified as a technologist on or before February 28, 1992 and current certification as a Medical Technologist.
  • Acceptable certifying agencies include ASCP, NCA, AMT, AAB, HHS (HEW)
• Two (2) years’ 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 prior.

PREFERRED

• Must possess excellent written and oral communication skills.

Work Hours:

8PM-6:30AM

Weekend Requirements:

Yes