Medical Technologist - State of the Art Lab!

PruittHealth - Norcross, GA

Full-time

Norcross, GA

Ambulatory Health Care Services

About the position

The Medical Laboratory Technician plays a crucial role in performing and interpreting laboratory tests within a clinical laboratory setting. This position is responsible for ensuring the accuracy and reliability of test results, maintaining quality control, and adhering to safety and regulatory standards. The technician will also assist in training new staff and support the overall goals of the laboratory and the organization.

Responsibilities

• Assist Laboratory Manager with daily lab functions.
• Maintain a quality control program appropriate for testing performed in the lab.
• Implement, initiate, update and perform clinical laboratory procedures according to proper standards and regulations.
• Document Quality Assurance.
• Resolve technical problems and take remedial actions whenever test systems deviate from the laboratory's established specifications.
• Review all QC and maintenance logs.
• Ensure safety for all personnel in the lab.
• Participate in regular proficiency testing programs appropriate for the lab testing done.
• Maintain all appropriate laboratory paperwork and keep copies for 2 years.
• Maintain and troubleshoot laboratory equipment and computer systems, ensuring accurate and reliable results.
• Order and maintain testing supplies and equipment.
• Perform laboratory testing such as chemistries, hematology, immunoassay testing.
• Assist in new staff training.
• Understand the LIS function.
• Handle laboratory data collection systems and equipment to ensure requests for laboratory tests are properly ordered, cancelled and charged.
• Correctly identify all patients to avoid mistakes that can affect treatment.
• Perform specimen processing, preparation and distribution of specimens.
• Maintain a constant awareness of policies and procedures, ensuring enforcement of infection control processes when working with or around patients.
• Effectively communicate with patients, reassuring them and making them feel at ease.
• Keep all work areas clean and properly stocked.
• Handle information with discretion and maintain confidentiality.
• Coordinate and consult with lab manager regarding lab related issues.
• Work independently and in a team environment.
• Comply with all OSHA, CLIA, and federal regulations.
• Maintain a professional appearance and attitude.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• B.S. degree in medical technology, or chemical, physical, or biological sciences, plus three (3) years' experience in a clinical laboratory, OR B.S. degree in medical technology, or chemical, physical, or biological sciences, plus successful completion of a specialist certification exam (SH ASCP, SBB ASCP, SM-ASCP, SC-ASCP, SI-ASCP or DLM ASCP) with a total of three (3) years' experience in a clinical laboratory, OR Master's degree in administration, management, medical technology, chemical, physical, or biological science, plus three (3) years' experience in a clinical laboratory, OR state recognized certification as a Medical Technologist.
• ASCP, AAB or AMT certification (must be current).
• Ability to pass a standardized color blindness test.

Nice-to-haves

• 1 year experience preferred but not required.