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Medical Lab Scientist / Generalist

Emory Healthcare/Emory University

Atlanta, GA

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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
SKILLS
Accreditation Standards, Analysis Skills, Biology, Blood-Borne Pathogens, Clinical Laboratory, Customer Support/Service, Data Collection, 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, Phlebotomy, Physical Chemistry, Physical Demands, Physical Science, Preventative Maintenance, Quality Control, Quality Management, Quality Metrics, Quality Monitoring, Reporting Skills, Research Laboratory, Staff Training, Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), Testing, Trend Analysis, Typing, Willing to Travel
LOCATION
Atlanta, GA
POSTED
6 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 I / Medical Technologist I

with a

Core Lab

background to rotate throughCore Lab, Microbiology, and Transfusion Service.

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: 7pm - 7:30am, Sunday/Monday/Thursday with no weekend rotation

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: +

Sign-On & Relocation Bonus incentives

( _when applicable_ ) + 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 assist in implementation of new equipment and procedures. + Prepares reagents as needed. + Assists in ordering and inventorying lab supplies. + Responsible for quality control. + 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. + Complies with hospital and laboratory safety and infection control policies and procedures to prevent exposure to infectious materials. + 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 perform venipuncture or capillary puncture to obtain blood specimen. + May assist in staff and student education by demonstrating procedures and by assisting in staff continuing education activities. + 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. + 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. + Certification by one of the following accreditation agencies: MT (ASCP), MLS (ASCP, MT (AMT), MT (HHS or HEW), MT (AAB), generalist or categorical if applicable. + Experience preferred but not required. + Certification must be obtained within 18 months of cumulative employment as a medical technologist. 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

_St. Joseph's Hospital_

Campus Location

_Atlanta, GA, 30342_

Campus Location

_US-GA-Atlanta_

Department

_SJH Lab Core_

Job Type

_Regular Full-Time_

Job Number

_166650_

Job Category

_Laboratory_

Schedule

_7p-7:30a_

Standard Hours

_36 Hours_

Hourly Minimum

_USD $33.96/Hr._

Hourly Midpoint

_USD $40.37/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