MLT/MLS

Vitruvian Health; Dalton (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Vitruvian Health in Dalton, GA is seeking a Medical Laboratory Technician/MLS to perform a wide range of clinical laboratory tests and calibrate essential equipment. The role includes supervising and educating laboratory students, and ensuring age-appropriate data interpretation for patients across the lifespan.

Qualified candidates hold an AS/AS degree in MLT (or higher) and ASCP certification, with a commitment to ongoing professional certification and patient care excellence.

Qualifications

• Requires A.S. or A.A.S. in Medical Laboratory Technology as per Georgia Department of Community Health.
• B.S. in a natural science is also accepted.
• Must maintain certification throughout employment.

Responsibilities

• Performs a wide variety of complex clinical laboratory tests and procedures according to established standards for patients of all age groups.
• Maintains and calibrates highly scientific equipment.
• Provides teaching and education to laboratory students and other personnel.
• Demonstrates knowledge of age-appropriate reference values and patient data.

Skills

Manual dexterity

Sound discrimination

Communication with clinicians

Visual acuity

Basic math skills

Color discrimination

Data interpretation

Instrumentation selection

Age-specific patient care

Education

AS/ASs in Medical Laboratory Technician

Bachelor of Science in natural science accepted

Job description

## MLT/MLSApplylocations: Dalton, GAtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted 8 Days Agojob requisition id: JR100974**Who We Are**At Vitruvian Health, we serve with compassion. As the leading healthcare system for northwest Georgia and southeast Tennessee, we are committed not only to strengthening the health of our communities, but also to supporting the growth, success, and well‐being of every team member. **Our Legacy**Formerly Hamilton Health Care System, Vitruvian Health is built on a legacy of trust, innovation, and exceptional care. With more than 80 access points across the region—including Hamilton Medical Center and Bradley Medical Center—you’ll have the opportunity to be part of something bigger: a connected, mission‐driven team making a difference every day.**Our Values**Our core values—**Professionalism, Respect, Integrity, Diversity, and Excellence (PRIDE)**—guide every interaction and decision. We believe in empowering our people, celebrating what makes us unique, and delivering care that reflects the heart of our mission. **Your Career With Us**Join us and build a meaningful career where you’re valued, inspired, and supported to make a real impact. **Excellence. Every person. Every time.**# JOB SUMMARYPerforms a wide variety of complex clinical laboratory tests and procedures according to established standards for patients of all age populations. Maintains and/or calibrates highly scientific equipment. Provides teaching and education to laboratory students and other personnel. Must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patient served. Must demonstrate knowledge of age dependent expected values and access data reflective of the patient’s current status in relation to their age-specific needs.**JOB QUALIFICATIONS****Education:** A.S or A.A.S degree in Medical Laboratory Technician as stipulated by the Georgia Department of Community Health. B.S in a natural science is also accepted.**Licensure**: Certified MLT ASCP or equivalent. Persons moving to the state or recent graduates of an accredited MLT program will be temporarily classified as an MLT for 18 months prior to initial certification. Must maintain certification throughout employment of Hamilton Medical Center. Must meet Georgia State Laws of licensure of clinical laboratories.**Skills:** Manual dexterity and good eye / hand coordination. Ability to distinguish sound in low to high range to assure proper operation of clinical equipment. Ability to communicate with other healthcare providers by telephone to obtain or give information critical to patient care. Visual acuity, basic mathematical skills and color discrimination ability. Ability to obtain and interpret pertinent information in terms of the patient’s needs that are age appropriate. Ability to select proper instrumentation / supplies appropriate for age group of the patient served, particularly focusing on the neonate, pediatric, adult and geriatric patient. Demonstrates consistent ability to perform clinical skills necessary in the care and treatment of a variety of ages in patients, particularly focusing on the neonate, pediatric, adult and geriatric patients.## PHYSICAL, MENTAL, ENVIRONMENTAL AND WORKING CONDITIONSRequires flexible scheduling. Exposure to normal hazards of clinical laboratory setting such as, exposure to disease-bearing specimens, toxic chemicals and hazardous wastes. Requires walking, standing, bending, sitting and stooping. Works under stress of time constraints and workload. Subject to call-back as needed.