Medical Technologist (MT) (MLS) (MLT)

Advocate Health; Macon (GA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Health is seeking a Medical Laboratory Scientist to perform and review complex tests, ensuring quality and safety in a fast-paced clinical laboratory environment.

The role requires handling instrumentation, troubleshooting QC issues, and maintaining inventory while supporting training of staff and students. On-site duties include specimen collection support and adherence to safety protocols.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; bachelor's degree with science coursework (chemistry, biology, math) as specified.

Responsibilities

• Performs, reviews, and reports complex laboratory tests according to procedures and standards.
• Operates and maintains equipment; manages workload and organizes workstation.
• Analyzes and troubleshoots QC problems following standard operating procedures.
• Familiar with Laboratory Information System and downtime procedures.
• Maintains inventory and supplies to reduce waste/expense.
• Assists in student training and new employee orientation.
• Assists in specimen collection and adheres to chemical and biohazard safety.
• Submits supply requests and restocks workstation.
• Supports a positive work environment and adapts to department needs.
• Maintains confidentiality and communicates effectively.

Skills

Laboratory analysis

Quality assurance

Safety procedures

Education

High School or GED Diploma

Baccalaureate degree with science coursework

Tools

Laboratory Information System

Job description

Job Summary:

Performs laboratory analysis on received specimens, providing clinical information for diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of diseases. Responsible for overall quality, efficiency, and safety in the performance of assigned technical duties.

Major Responsibilities:

• Performs, reviews, and reports complex laboratory tests in accordance with prescribed procedures according to standards set by FDA, CAP, AABB, GDHR and The Joint Commission.
• Effectively processes workload in a timely manner, organizes workstation, operates, and maintains equipment in assigned area
• Correctly analyzes, performs maintenance, correctly troubleshoots all testing and QC problems following standard laboratory operating procedures.
• Knowledgeable of Laboratory Information System and computer downtime procedure.

• Consults with technical lead, clinical specialist, supervisor, manager, or pathologist, when necessary, on unusual or abnormal results.

• Prepares reagents, maintains an adequate supply of materials for test procedures and manages inventory to effectively reduce departmental waste/expense.
• Assists in teaching students in the assigned areas as well as training and orientation of new employees. New employee training/ student teaching.
• Assists in specimen collection as necessary and carries out measures to ensure chemical and biohazardous safety.
• Submits supply requests for weekly and monthly orders as assigned. Helps maintain appropriate supply inventory/restocks workstation.
• Assists in special projects and other duties as assigned. Supports and maintains a positive work environment following lab and hospital procedures.

• Maintains confidentiality
• Communicates effectively with peers.
• Demonstrates principles of Operation Excellence when dealing with other departments
• Adapts a change and modifies work schedule or assignment as needed to benefit department

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Licensure, Registration, and/or Certification Required:

Registration as a Medical Laboratory Scientist (MT, MLS, CLT, CLS) by the Board of Registry as ASCP, AMT, AAB (AAB with 15yrs.experience), NCA, HHS certification or equivalent. If registry eligible all newly hired technical staff must pass an approved certification exam within twelve (12) months of placement in this occupational classification.

Education Required:

Must be a High School or GED Diploma Graduate. Baccalaureate degree from accredited college or university to include minimum of 30 quarter hours of lecture science, including at least 15 quarter hours of chemistry, 10 quarter hours of biology and 5 quarter hours of math.

Experience Required:

None required

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

Works in a fast-paced clinical environment. Works in an area which contains biohazardous (infectious) materials along with chemical, fire, and mechanical hazards. Duties may involve standing, walking, stretching, stooping, bending, and lifting light (20 pound) to moderately heavy (50 pound) loads. Must be able to use visual acuity to see monitor screen, computer, and hard copy materials. Must be able to hear and verbally communicate in person and over the phone or radio. Must be able to sit for prolonged periods of time (up to 2 hours).

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.