MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIST, PM LAB TECHNICAL

SGMC Health Careers; Valdosta (GA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Low Healthcare Insurance Premiums

401(k) with employer match

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Employee discounts

Company paid life insurance

Short-Term and Long-Term Disability

Tuition Reimbursement

On-the-job training and skills develop

Job summary

SGMC Health Careers is seeking a qualified Medical Technologist for the PM LAB at the Main Campus. This role performs analyses of procedures to support optimal patient care and adheres to hospital laboratory policies.

The position requires CLIA-88 based qualification, Georgia licensure, MT certification, and ability to perform phlebotomy and point-of-care testing. Expect day-to-day lab operations with strict safety and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Qualifies as a technologist according to CLIA-88 standards and the Georgia Clinical Laboratory Licensure Law.
• Must be registered with a recognized Medical Technologist certifying agency such as ASCP, AMT, HHS/HEW, AAB or others as an MT.
• Knowledge and skills to provide care including phlebotomy for laboratory testing and Point of Care testing.
• Ability to assess and interpret data about the patient status to address age-specific needs.
• Normal color vision to discriminate and verify diagnostic stains and color-dependent tests.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for quality performance and reporting of analyses of technical procedures for optimal patient care.
• Operate laboratory equipment and handle specimens in accordance with laboratory policy and procedures.
• Comply with FDA, JCAHO, CAP, STATE, AABB, OSHA regulations and safety standards.
• Adhere to biohazard safety, PPE protocols and SDS knowledge in daily work.

Skills

CLIA-88 standards

Georgia Licensure Law

Medical Technologist certification

Phlebotomy

Point-of-Care testing

Data interpretation

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

Job description

Description

WHAT IT'S LIKE AT SGMC HEALTH

Purpose

No matter your role or area that you work in, at SGMC Health we are collectively working towards goals that will make our community a better place.

Excellence

We strive to do the right thing the right way, are accountable in all we do, require competence of our people, and are compassionate in our service.

Team Spirit.

We encourage team effort, support personal and professional development, acknowledge individual talents and skills, and support innovation and empowerment.

Award Winning Performance.

We are committed to providing the best care possible and we are proud to be recognized locally, statewide, and nationally for the exceptional care that our staff provides.

WHY YOU WILL LOVE SGMC HEALTH

SGMC has great benefit options, depending on the role that you are going into– including healthcare, supplementary benefits, ways to save for the future, opportunities for career advancement, and opportunities to expand your skill set. Some of these great benefit options are listed below:

• Low Healthcare Insurance Premiums
• 401(k) with employer match
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Employee discounts
• Company paid life insurance
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Cancer Insurance
• Accident Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• On-the-job training and skills development
• Opportunities for growth and advancement
• Employee Assistance Program

JOB LOCATION : Main Campus

DEPARTMENT: PM LAB

SCHEDULE: Full Time, 7on/7off, 2100-0730 weekdays 1900-0730 weekend

POSITION SUMMARY:

Responsible for quality performance and reporting of analyses of technical procedures for the benefit of optimal patient care within the limits of laboratory policy and procedures according to FDA, JCAHO, CAP, STATE, AABB, OSHA regulations.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Qualifies as a technologist according to CLIA-88 standards and the Georgia Clinical Laboratory Licensure Law.
• Must be registered with a recognized Medical Technologist certifying agency such as ASCP, AMT, HHS/HEW, AAB or others as an MT.
• Persons who possess the technologist qualifications under Georgia State regulations and have recently moved to the state and/or have never worked as a medical technologist in the state or have recently completed the academic and training/experience requirements may be temporarily classified once as a technologists for 12 months to afford the persons an opportunity to successfully complete an approved qualifying examination.
• Must demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care (i. e. Phlebotomy for laboratory testing and Point of Care testing) appropriate to the age of the patient’s seen in their assigned area.
• Must be able to assess and interpret data about the patient’s status in order to identify each patient’s age specific needs and provide the care needed by our patient groups (i. e. , neonate, pediatric, adolescent and/or geriatric). Normal color vision in order to discriminate and verify diagnostic laboratory stains and color dependent test.

WORKING CONDITIONS- ADA INFORMATION:

Modern hospital Laboratory. Work activities will include: light lifting (not to exceed 25 pounds), walking, sitting, standing, stooping, bending, twisting and pushing objects. Must be able to operate office equipment, computer terminals and keyboards, and computerized lab equipment. Works with blood and body fluids where exposure to infections disease is a risk. Must have knowledge of Safety Data Sheets (SDS) and training in handling of hazardous chemicals. Complies with biohazard/radiation safety standards and laboratory policy and procedures through proper handling of potentially hazardous chemical, biological agents and/or radiation sources in the workplace. Uses standard precautions and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) including eye protection, face shields, lab coats, and /or gloves to protect self and co-workers from biohazards materials, including blood-borne pathogens.