Medical Laboratory Technologist

Duties: Job Summary Performs laboratory analysis on received specimens providing clinical information for diagnosis treatment and prevention of diseases. Responsible for overall quality efficiency and safety in the performance of assigned technical duties. Essential Functions Demonstrates proficiency and follows testing procedures and policies by adherence to quality assurance guidelines for equipment and work area documenting corrective action to any nonconforming event. Prepares reagents maintains an adequate supply of materials for test procedures and manages inventory to effectively reduce departmental waste/expense. Exercises clinical judgment in assessing priorities while identifying problem solving and offering solutions to test systems through the appropriate department channels i.e. contacts hotline to troubleshoot with a specialist when necessary to resolve the issue or setup service when appropriate. Assists with review and revision of procedures and documentation related to accreditation adhering to all regulatory requirements for various authorities including but not limited to CAP TJC OSHA. Maintains clear real time communications shifttoshift and with leadership regarding issues concerns and problems which may affect patient care or the operation of the department. Participates in planning and implementing change through participation in staff meetings task forces or projects. Participates in competency assessment program where qualified. Physical Requirements Works in a fastpaced clinical environment. Works in an area which contains bio hazardous (infectious) materials along with chemical fire and mechanical hazards. Duties may involve standing walking stretching stooping bending and lifting light (20 pound) to moderately heavy (50 pound) loads.

Skills: Associate s degree required MLT registry eligible or equivalent required. MLT (ASCP) or equivalent required within one year of hire

Education: Associate s degree required MLT registry eligible or equivalent required. MLT (ASCP) or equivalent required within one year of hire

Schedule Notes: Interview or Auto Offer: Interview required Travel or Local (Temp to Perm): Travel/temp to perm Contract Length: 13 weeks Location: 2360 Rockmart Hwy. Cedartown. GA. 30154. US Polk Medical Center Specialty/Unit: MTMTL MLS Schedule: Should be 3rd shift. Potentially 7 on 7 off. Weekend/Float Requirements (if applicable): Certification/Licensure/Experience Requirements: Associate s degree required MLT (ASCP) required Certification/Licensure/Experience Preferences: Important Notes: Temp to Perm. Worker must be willing to convert after the contract is over. The worker must either live within 45 minutes of the facility or be relocating to the area. If your worker is not local please indicate on the resume or cover page if your worker is in the process of relocating or plans to relocate permanently if offered. If this is not on the submittal packet the worker will be rejected. Benefits Info: See benefits attachment Incentives/Relocation Assistance (If Applicable):
Required Skills: PATIENT CAREASCPMLTOSHALABORATORY
Additional Skills: REAL TIMEMEDICAL LABORATORYTEST PROCEDURESDOCUMENTATIONNONCONFORMINGPROBLEM SOLVINGCORRECTIVE ACTIONDOCUMENTINGINVENTORY

Minimum Degree Required: Associates Degree (Community College MBO)
Hours Per Day: 8.00
Hours Per Week: 40.00
Languages: English( Speak Read Write )
Department: Imaging Diagnostics : 39241 Atrium Health Floyd : Floyd Medical Center 304 Turner McCall Blvd Rome GA
Job Category: Clinical Lab Travel