Lab Technical Specialist

Emory Healthcare/Emory University

Lithonia, GA

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JOB DETAILS

SALARY

SKILLS

Biology, Blood-Borne Pathogens, Clinical Laboratory, Corrective Action, Department of Health and Human Services, Environmental Work, Equipment Maintenance/Repair, Genetics, Healthcare, Identify Issues, Infectious Diseases, Instrumentation, LaTeX Typesetting, Laboratory, Laboratory Analysis, Laboratory Techniques, Legal, Lift/Move 25 Pounds, Lift/Move 50 Pounds, Material Moving, Mathematics, Medical Treatment, Medical Waste, Medical and Scientific Writing, Order Supplies, Pathology, Patient Care, Physical Chemistry, Physical Demands, Physical Science, Procedure Development, Test Equipment, Testing, Training/Teaching, Trend Analysis, Typing, Willing to Travel

LOCATION

Lithonia, GA

POSTED

24 days ago

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 an experienced &

certified Lab Technical Specialist

with a background in

Cellular Therapy

.

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: 6:30am - 3pm

Be inspired. Be rewarded. Belong. At Emory Healthcare.

At Emory Healthcare we fuel your professional journey with better benefits, valuable resources,ongoing mentorship and leadership programs for all types of jobs, and asupportive environment that enables you to reach new heights in your careerand be what you want to be. We provide: + Comprehensive health benefits that start day one + Student Loan Repayment Assistance & Reimbursement Programs + Family-focused benefits + Wellness incentives + Ongoing mentorship and leadership programs + And more! All levels of experience and education will be considered for this posting.

Description

+ Performs advanced specialized laboratory procedures and evaluates data reliability. + Takes appropriate corrective action. + Teaches procedure theory and techniques and provides advanced troubleshooting support on methodologies and instrumentation. + Performs other related duties as required. + Assists in troubleshooting instruments and maintaining equipment. + Orders and maintains supplies and equipment for developmental testing. + Works with manager to formulate plan for professional development. + Attends educational in-services as appropriate. + Participates in professional activities and organizations to maintain knowledge of current trends, practices, and developments. + Teaches theory and clinical procedures to Medical Technology students, graduate students, and pathology residents. + Develops and conducts inservice training and continuing education programs for technologists. + Develops or updates laboratory procedures. + Performs advanced developmental and routine procedures as required. + Develops teaching protocols for specialized testing. Researches documents and journals for developments in the field. + Assists in writing scientific articles regarding clinical procedures developed in the laboratory. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: + Bachelor's degree in medical technology, clinical lab science or a chemical, physical or biological science. + Other bachelor's degree will be accepted if graduated from an accredited school of medical technology or if science and math coursework meet requirement of certifying agency. + Education Exception: 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. + Bachelor's degree may be waived for histotechnologists with HT (ASCP) or HTL (ASCP). + Two years required with three years of related laboratory experience preferred. + Positions in this classification may require certification in a particular laboratory specialty. 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. ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS: Factors affecting environment conditions may vary depending on the assigned work area and tasks. Environmental exposures include, but are not limited to: Blood-borne pathogen exposure Bio-hazardous waste Chemicals/gases/fumes/vapors Communicable diseases Electrical shock , Floor Surfaces, Hot/Cold Temperatures, Indoor/Outdoor conditions, Latex, Lighting, Patient care/handling injuries, Radiation , Shift work, Travel may be required. Use of personal protective equipment, including respirators, environmental conditions may vary depending on assigned work area and work tasks.

Additional Details

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

_168389_

Job Category

_Laboratory_

Schedule

_6:30a-3p_

Standard Hours

_40 Hours_

Hourly Minimum

_USD $39.31/Hr._

Hourly Midpoint

_USD $46.73/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.

Lab Technical Specialist

Emory Healthcare/Emory University

Lithonia, GA

About the Company

Emory Healthcare/Emory University

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