PRN Medical Laboratory Technologist

University Cancer & Blood Center; Athens (GA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

University Cancer & Blood Center is seeking a PRN Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) to join our team. The MLT will process and test laboratory specimens, review and report results, and support instrumentation maintenance and troubleshooting.

The role requires ASCP certification or equivalent, the ability to stand for long periods, and strong attention to detail. The position may involve guidance to unlicensed staff and adherence to CLIA requirements in a dynamic lab environment.

Qualifications

• Current ASCP certification or equivalent.
• Ability to stand for long periods of time.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Exceptional problem-solving and critical-thinking skills.
• Research and analysis skills.
• Ability to multitask.

Responsibilities

• Process and test all types of laboratory specimens.
• Review and report lab results.
• Operate, maintain and troubleshoot laboratory instrumentation and equipment.
• Provide guidance or oversight as needed for unlicensed staff.

Skills

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Critical-thinking

Multitasking

Research and analysis

Education

ASCP certification or equivalent

Job description

ARE YOU LOOKING FOR A REWARDING CAREER WITH A GROWING AND DYNAMIC TEAM? CONSIDER UCBC.

At University Cancer & Blood Center, we pride ourselves on listening. On providing hope, guidance, and comfort. On getting up each day and striving to make a positive impact on the lives of patients and their families. From our front-desk staff to our counselors, nurses, technicians and physicians – who’ve chosen to accept their calling, we salute them for their efforts and recognize them as the very special individuals that they are.

DO YOU HAVE WHAT IT TAKES TO JOIN US? IF SO WE’D LOVE TO HAVE YOU!

Job Description

University Cancer & Blood Center is seeking a PRN Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) to join our team!

Responsibilities

The Medical Lab Technician (MLT), Medical Technologist, or Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) reports to the Lab Manager and processes and tests all types of laboratory specimens; reviews and reports lab results; performs operation, maintenance and troubleshooting of laboratory instrumentation and equipment; acts as resource as needed. Specific responsibilities include:

• Must demonstrate proficiency in all areas of testing in the department. Preferred Hematology and Chemisty
• Consistently and independently performs the more complex level clinical tests by following department procedures
• Assumes initiative for prompt, accurate performance of test results with appropriate documentation of results.
• Reports quality results with limited errors.
• Proficient in troubleshooting all applicable instruments in the department.
• Provide guidance or oversight of unlicensed staff, as required.
• Must be familiar with CLIA requirements and knowledgeable with the specialty requirements within those organizations.

Qualifications

• Current ASCP certification or equivalent
• Ability to stand for long periods of time
• Excellent attention to detail
• Exceptional problem-solving and critical-thinking skills
• Research and analysis skills
• Ability to multitask