Lab Technical Specialist

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.
Affords assistance in troubleshooting instruments and maintaining equipment.
Orders and maintains supplies and equipment for developmental testing.

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.
• Educational 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.

Requirements

Positions in this classification may require certification in a particular laboratory specialty.

Physical Requirements

• 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)

Environmental Factors

• Factors affecting environment conditions may vary depending on the assigned work area and work 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
• Loading/Crushing
• Lighting
• Patient care/handling injuries
• Radiation
• Shift work
• Travel may be required

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.