Point of Care Testing Specialist - Medical Technologist/MLT

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

Job summary

Northside Hospital is seeking a Point of Care Testing Specialist to oversee all point of care and waived testing outside the Laboratory Departments for our Atlanta area team.

Applicants must hold MT/MLS certification (ASCP, NCA, AMT, AAB, HHS) and have at least one year of clinical laboratory experience, along with successfully passing a Color-Acuity screening test and the ability to implement procedures per standards and regulations.

Qualifications

• Must have state recognized MT/MLS certification.
• At least one year of clinical laboratory experience.
• All applicants must pass Color-Acuity screening test.
• Ability to perform clinical laboratory procedures according to standards and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Provide oversight for all point of care and waived testing outside Laboratory Departments.
• Ensure procedures meet proper standards and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Written and verbal communication

Education

MT/MLS certification (ASCP, NCA, AMT, AAB, HHS)

Job description

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.

The Point of Care Testing Specialist is responsible for and provides oversight for all point of care testing and waived testing performed by Northside personnel outside of the Laboratory Departments.

• Have state recognized certification as a Medical Technologist (MT) or Medical Lab Scientist (MLS). Acceptable certifying agencies include: ASCP, NCA, AMT, AAB, HHS (HEW).
• Have at least one year of clinical laboratory experience.
• All applicants must submit to and pass a Color-Acuity screening Test.
• Ability to implement and perform clinical laboratory procedures according to proper standards and regulations.

PREFERRED:

• Must possess excellent written and oral communication skills.