Medical Lab Scientist / Referrals

About the role

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 to join our Referrals team.

Shift

Shift: 3pm - 11:30pm

Benefits

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!

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 years experience required.

Skills

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.

Operates laboratory equipment and troubleshoots equipment and instrument malfunctions.

Maintains accurate and complete documentation of patient information, equipment, and test results to comply with regulations.

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.

Monitors and ensures adequate inventory supply.

May be responsible for ordering.

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.

May teach medical technology theory and techniques while providing guidance to lower level technologists; develop teaching plans and student assessment tools; prepare written examinations.

Audits computer reports to ensure that scheduled tests have been completed.

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.

Performs venipuncture or capillary puncture to obtain blood specimen.

Performs other related duties as required.

Physical Requirements

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).