Weekend Medical Technologist – Lab Diagnostics

ctca; Newnan (GA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Hope is seeking a Medical Technologist to support weekend coverage in the laboratory. Under the supervision of the Laboratory Director, you will perform routine and complex tests on body fluids and substances to provide data for accurate diagnosis and personalized treatment of diseases.

The role requires an associate degree or higher in Medical Laboratory Technology with MT/MLT certification (ASCP, AMT or AAB), and certification or eligibility to take the exam.

Qualifications

• Must have an associate degree or higher in Medical Laboratory Technology with a MT/MLT certification (ASCP, AMT or AAB).
• Certification required or eligible to take exam.
• Prefer a minimum of 2 years hospital or clinic experience.

Responsibilities

• Performs routine and complex medical laboratory tests, procedures and analyses.
• Ensures that all laboratory tests are performed in accordance with established standards.
• Maintains the use of automated and computerized instruments including recognition of instrument malfunction and resolution with appropriate corrective actions.
• Evaluates results of Quality Control procedures and implements corrective action when indicated.
• Evaluates the validity of test results; understands clinical implications; notifies primary caregiver of critical test results.
• Documents and maintains the appropriate records required by the hospital and laboratory accrediting agencies.
• Develops and maintains current procedure and policy manuals based upon defined accrediting agency standards.

Education

Associate degree or higher in Medical Laboratory Technology with MT/MLT certification

Job description

City of Hope is seeking a Medical Technologist to support weekend coverage in the laboratory. Under the supervision of the Laboratory Director, you will perform routine and complex tests on body fluids and substances to provide data for accurate diagnosis and personalized treatment of diseases.

The role requires an associate degree or higher in Medical Laboratory Technology with MT/MLT certification (ASCP, AMT or AAB), and certification or eligibility to take the exam.