Overview
Emory Medical Laboratory's mission is to transform health and healing by providing high quality, cost-effective, innovative laboratory services which enhance patient health. We're seeking a
Medical Lab Scientist II / Medical Technologist II
with a background in
Blood Bank and Transfusion Service
.
Location
: Emory Hillandale Hopsital
Shifts Available
: + Full-Time, 11:30am - 8pm + Full-Time, 10pm - 8:30am + PRN, 5pm - 10pm, Monday - Thursday + PRN, 9am - 7:30pm, Saturday & Sunday
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Sign-On & Relocation Bonus incentives
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Description
+ Performs various laboratory tests and procedures while adhering to standard operating procedures on patient specimens to assist in the diagnosis, study and treatment, or prevention of disease. + May perform tests including but not limited to standardized and semi-routine biological, chemical, hematological, immunological, immunohematological, microbiological, and serological tests in a research or clinical laboratory. + Performs preventive maintenance on laboratory instruments and calibrates equipment and instruments as required. + May serve as key operator for implementation of new equipment and procedures. Prepares reagents as needed. + Monitors and ensures adequate inventory supply. + Responsible for quality control. + Assists in gathering data to monitor quality improvement standards and in preparing reports. + Evaluates the validity of acceptable specimens and test results; compares them to previous results and other laboratory data. + Identifies critical values, confirms and reports following standard operating procedures. + In complex cases, evaluates all information and determines whether test results should be released, repeated, or referred to a pathologist. + Maintains accurate and complete documentation of patient information, equipment, and test results to comply with regulations. + Documents corrective actions taken for out of range test values. Maintains clean, orderly and safe work area. + Performs required calculation and reports results by phone and/or computer. + Audits computer reports to ensure that scheduled tests have been completed. + Assists in gathering data to monitor quality improvement standards and in preparing reports. + May independently research and assist in development of new procedures; compile and evaluate data and perform statistical analyses. + May be responsible for section's data base files and/or assist in software testing. + May teach medical technology theory and techniques while providing guidance to lower level technologists; develop teaching plans and student assessment tools; prepare written examinations. + May perform venipuncture or capillary puncture to obtain blood specimen. + Perform other related duties as required.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
+ Bachelor's degree in Medical Laboratory Science or Medical Technology, or a chemical, physical or biological science. + Other bachelor's degree will be accepted if graduated from an accredited school and science and math coursework meet requirements of certifying agency. Bachelor's degree may be waived for a medical technologist who was ASCP certified in the years prior to the bachelor's degree requirement by ASCP and a HEW/HHS technologist certified by Health and Human Services. + Certified by one of the following accreditation agencies: MT (ASCP), MLS (ASCP), MT (AMT), MT (HHS or HEW), MT (AAB), generalist or categorical if applicable. + Two years experience required.
Additional Details
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS (Medium): 20-50 lbs; 0-33% of the work day (occasionally); 11-25 lbs, 34-66% of the workday (frequently); 01-10 lbs, 67-100% of the workday (constantly); Lifting 50 lbs max; Carrying of objects up to 25 lbs; Occasional to frequent standing & walking, Occasional sitting, Close eye work (computers, typing, reading, writing), Physical demands may vary depending on assigned work area and work tasks. Emory is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law. Emory Healthcare is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. Please contact Emory Healthcare’s Human Resources at careers@emoryhealthcare.org . Please note that one week's advance notice is preferred.
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Division
_Hillandale Hosp Emory_
Campus Location
_Lithonia, GA, 30058_
Campus Location
_US-GA-Lithonia_
Department
_HILL-Core Laboratory_
Job Type
_Regular Full-Time_
Job Number
_160577_
Job Category
_Laboratory_
Schedule
_Other_
Standard Hours
_40 Hours_
Hourly Minimum
_USD $35.66/Hr._
Hourly Midpoint
_USD $42.39/Hr._ Emory Healthcare is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer committed to providing equal opportunity in all of its employment practices and decisions. Emory Healthcare prohibits discrimination, harassment, and retaliation in employment based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age (40 and over), disability, citizenship, genetic information, service in the uniformed services, veteran status or any other classification protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.E
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