Medical Technologist/MLT

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

Job summary

Northside Hospital, Inc. seeks a Medical Technologist II to develop and monitor test systems, perform and interpret laboratory tests across neonate to geriatric patients, ensuring accurate results for diagnosis and care.

The role requires ASCP/NCA/AMT/AAB or HHS certification eligibility, a lab-science degree, and one year of clinical lab experience, with color-acuity screening as part of the selection process.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in chemical, physical, biological or clinical lab science or medical technology with eligibility for certification.
• Associates degree in laboratory science or medical laboratory technology with certification as MLS/MLT.
• Graduate of a military program in health science with MLS/MLT certification.
• Grandfathered Medical Technologist with current MLS/MLT certification.

Responsibilities

• Develops and monitors test systems and performs and interprets laboratory tests for all patient ages.
• Perform and interpret clinical laboratory tests to aid diagnosis and care.
• Ensure accuracy and reliability of results and adhere to standards and regulations.

Skills

Color acuity screening

Written & verbal communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a lab science or medical technology

Associate degree with certification as MLS/MLT

Military program in science with certification

Grandfathered Medical Technologist status

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)
• OR
• 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)
• OR
• 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)
• OR
• 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. 1.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:

1pm-1:30am

Weekend Requirements:

Yes