Medical Technologist (MT)(MLS)(MLT)

Advocate Health; Macon (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Health in Georgia seeks a Medical Laboratory Scientist to perform and report complex tests, ensuring accuracy, safety, and compliance with FDA, CAP, AABB, GDHR and Joint Commission standards.

You will operate and maintain equipment, use the Laboratory Information System, assist in training staff and students, manage reagents and inventory, and support continuous improvement while upholding confidentiality.

Qualifications

• Must have High School or GED; plus a Bachelor's degree with science coursework.
• Registration as Medical Laboratory Scientist by a recognized board; pass within 12 months if registry eligible.
• Core Lab and hematology experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform, review, and report complex lab tests per regulatory standards.
• Process workload timely; organize workstation; operate and maintain equipment.
• Analyze tests correctly; troubleshoot testing and QC per SOPs.
• Know Laboratory Information System; follow downtime procedures.
• Consult with leads/pathologist on unusual results.
• Prepare reagents and manage inventory to reduce waste.
• Assist in training new employees and student teaching.
• Assist in specimen collection; ensure safety and biohazard controls.
• Submit supply requests; restock as needed.
• Support special projects and maintain a positive environment.
• Maintain confidentiality; communicate effectively; adapt to changes.

Skills

Laboratory analysis

Effective communication

Safety and biohazard awareness

Education

High School or GED diploma

Bachelor's 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:

Core Lab and hematology experience preferred.

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.