Medical Technologist - 7 on 7 off - Nights

20 Northeast Georgia Medical Center, Inc.; Georgia; On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

20 Northeast Georgia Medical Center, Inc. is seeking a candidate responsible for prioritizing testing procedures to facilitate rapid patient recovery. The role involves caring for patients of all ages, from neonates to geriatrics, while adhering to patient safety guidelines.

The ideal candidate will possess an Associate’s Degree in Medical Laboratory Technology, hold necessary certifications, and have experience in clinical duties. The position offers opportunities for quality improvement and collaboration with healthcare professionals.

Qualifications

• Licensure or other certifications required: ASCP, NCA, or AMT.
• Two to three years of preferred experience in the field.
• Temporary classification possible for newly qualified persons.

Responsibilities

• Complete routine and stat testing accurately within time limits.
• Maintain accurate records and documentation.
• Provide suggestions for quality improvement.

Education

Associate's Degree in Medical Laboratory Technology

Successful completion of two years of academic study in an accredited college

Preferred Associate’s Degree

Tools

ASCP

NCA

AMT

Job description

Job Summary

Responsible for prioritizing testing procedures and completing those procedures in an accurate and timely manner to facilitate rapid patient recovery. Maintains proper records of all tests done in accordance with Joint Commission requirements.

This position will care for patients in the neonate, infant, child, adolescent, adult and geriatric age groups. Employee performs clinical duties in accordance with population‑specific guidelines and adheres to National Patient Safety Goals as outlined in policy and procedures.

Minimum Job Qualifications

• Licensure or other certifications: ASCP, NCA, or AMT. Meets the requirements of the State of Georgia.
• Educational Requirements: Associate’s Degree in Medical Laboratory Technology, or successful completion of two years of academic study (minimum 90 quarter hours or equivalent) in an accredited college or university with at least 20 quarter hours of lecture and laboratory courses in chemical, physical, or biological sciences, and at least one year of pertinent laboratory experience or training accepted by the Department.
• Temporary classification for newly qualified persons: May be temporarily classified as technicians for eighteen months to afford them an opportunity to successfully complete an approved qualifying examination.
• Exempt status: Persons continuously engaged as technicians in Georgia since July 1, 1970 are exempt from personnel qualifications listed above.

Preferred Job Qualifications

• Preferred Licensure or other certifications: ASCP, NCA, or AMT.
• Preferred Educational Requirements: Associate’s Degree.
• Preferred Experience: Two to three years (not including internship and education).

Essential Tasks and Responsibilities

• Correctly completes routine and stat testing in the established time frame with less than three discrepancies per year as documented by variance report.
• Performs analysis independently according to established criteria.
• Maintains accurate records and documentation.
• Consults with Technologist, section head, or Pathologist on questionable or unusual test results with no more than three documented discrepancies per year.
• Inputs data accurately into the computer system.
• Regularly provides suggestions for quality improvement in the laboratory.
• Assists in precepting MLT students as established by the lab.
• Attends at least 80% of all Continuing Education.

Physical Demands

• Weight Lifted: Up to 50 lbs, frequently 31-65% of time.
• Weight Carried: Up to 20 lbs, occasionally 0-30% of time.
• Vision: Moderate, frequently 31-65% of time.
• Kneeling/Stooping/Bending: Occasionally 0-30% of time.
• Standing/Walking: Frequently 31-65% of time.
• Pushing/Pulling: Occasionally 0-30% of time.
• Intensity of Work: Occasionally 0-30% of time.

Job Requires

• Reading, writing, reasoning, talking, and keyboarding.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Northeast Georgia Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will not tolerate discrimination in employment on the basis of race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, disability, ethnicity, national origin, marital status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected classification or status.