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Medical Lab Scientist / Blood Bank / Weekends

Emory Healthcare/Emory University

Atlanta, GA

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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
SKILLS
Accreditation Standards, Analysis Skills, Biology, Blood Bank, Blood-Borne Pathogens, Clinical Laboratory, Customer Support/Service, Data Collection, Datasheets, Department of Health and Human Services, Disease Prevention and Control, Environmental Work, Genetics, Healthcare, Hematology, Hospital, Identify Issues, Immunohematology, Immunology, Infection Control, Infectious Diseases, LaTeX Typesetting, Laboratory Equipment, Laboratory Techniques, Laboratory Testing, Leadership, Legal, Lift/Move 25 Pounds, Lift/Move 50 Pounds, Material Moving, Mathematics, Medical Waste, Mentoring, Microbiology, Pathology, Patient Care, People Management, Phlebotomy, Physical Chemistry, Physical Demands, Physical Science, Preventative Maintenance, Procedure Development, Quality Control, Quality Management, Quality Metrics, Quality Monitoring, Reporting Skills, Research Laboratory, Software Testing, Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), Statistics, Testing, Training/Teaching, Trend Analysis, Typing, Willing to Travel
LOCATION
Atlanta, GA
POSTED
30+ 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

Medical Lab Scientist II / Medical Technologist II

with a

Blood Bank

background.

Shift

: 6pm - 6:30am, Weekends, rotating holidays

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 a supportive environment that enables you to reach new heights in your careerand be what you want to be. We provide: +

Sign-On & Relocation Bonus incentives

+ *Premium pay for weekend only shifts* + 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 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. + Upholds the values of the organization including providing and demonstrating exemplary customer service skills throughout the preanalytical, analytical and post analytical processes. + 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. + Operates laboratory equipment and troubleshoots equipment and instrument malfunctions. + May serve as key operator for implementation of new equipment and procedures. Prepares reagents as needed. + Monitors and ensures adequate inventory supply. + May be responsible for ordering. + 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. + Refers abnormal or unexpected results to the appropriate individual(s). + 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. + May serve on laboratory's safety committee; write and maintain safety and infection control policies and procedures, and ensure correct Safety Data Sheets are maintained. + Complies with hospital and laboratory safety and infection control policies and procedures to prevent exposure to infectious materials. + May monitor staff during safety compliance audits or drills. + 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. + Educates staff and students by demonstrating procedures and assisting in orientation and continuing education activities. + May teach medical technology theory and techniques while providing guidance to lower level technologists; develop teaching plans and student assessment tools; prepare written examinations. + Attends educational in-services as appropriate. + Maintains certification as required. + Works with leader to formulate plan for professional development. + Participates in professional activities and organizations to maintain knowledge of current trends, practices, and developments. + 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 (2) years of experience required. + Three (3) years preferred.

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. 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. 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

_Emory Univ Hospital_

Campus Location

_Atlanta, GA, 30322_

Campus Location

_US-GA-Atlanta_

Department

_EUH Lab Transfusion Service_

Job Type

_Regular Full-Time_

Job Number

_160645_

Job Category

_Laboratory_

Schedule

_8a-8:30p_

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.

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Emory Healthcare/Emory University