MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIST, PM LAB TECHNICAL

About the role

Responsible for quality performance and reporting of analyses of technical procedures for the benefit of optimal patient care within the limits of laboratory policy and procedures according to FDA, JCAHO, CAP, STATE, AABB, OSHA regulations.

Responsibilities

• Qualifies as a technologist according to CLIA-88 standards and the Georgia Clinical Laboratory Licensure Law.
• Must be registered with a recognized Medical Technologist certifying agency such as ASCP, AMT, HHS/HEW, AAB or others as an MT.
• Persons who possess the technologist qualifications under Georgia State regulations and have recently moved to the state and/or have never worked as a medical technologist in the state or have recently completed the academic and training/experience requirements may be temporarily classified once as a technologists for 12 months to afford the persons an opportunity to successfully complete an approved qualifying examination.
• Must demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care (i. e. Phlebotomy for laboratory testing and Point of Care testing) appropriate to the age of the patient’s seen in their assigned area.
• Must be able to assess and interpret data about the patient’s status in order to identify each patient’s age specific needs and provide the care needed by our patient groups (i. e., neonate, pediatric, adolescent and/or geriatric).
• Normal color vision in order to discriminate and verify diagnostic laboratory stains and color dependent tests.

Requirements

• Must have knowledge of Safety Data Sheets (SDS) and training in handling of hazardous chemicals.
• Complies with biohazard/radiation safety standards and laboratory policy and procedures through proper handling of potentially hazardous chemical, biological agents and/or radiation sources in the workplace.
• Uses standard precautions and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) including eye protection, face shields, lab coats, and /or gloves to protect self and co-workers from biohazards materials, including blood-borne pathogens.

Qualifications

Qualifies as a technologist according to CLIA-88 standards and the Georgia Clinical Laboratory Licensure Law.

Skills

• Knowledge of Safety Data Sheets (SDS) and training in handling of hazardous chemicals.
• Compliance with biohazard/radiation safety standards and laboratory policy and procedures.
• Use of standard precautions and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).

Benefits

• Low Healthcare Insurance Premiums
• 401(k) with employer match
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Employee discounts
• Company paid life insurance
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Cancer Insurance
• Accident Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• On-the-job training and skills development
• Opportunities for growth and advancement
• Employee Assistance Program

Pay

Details not specified.

Schedule

Full Time, 8HR Evening Shift, 1430-2300