Medical Lab Scientist Cellular Therapy

Emory Medical Laboratorys mission is to transform health and healing by providing high quality cost-effective innovative laboratory services which enhance patient health. Were seeking an experienced and certified Medical Lab Scientist II / Medical Technologist II with clinical lab experience in any area of the laboratory.

Shift: 8am - 4:30pm with rotations on-call

Be inspired. Be rewarded. Belong. At Emory Healthcare.

At Emory Healthcare we fuel your professional journey with better benefits valuable resources ongoing mentorship and leadership programs for all types of jobs and a supportive environment that enables you to reach new heights in your career and be what you want to be.

We provide:

• 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!

All levels of experience and education will be considered for this posting.

An experienced medical lab scientist (MLS II) operates all laboratory equipment conducts complex tests interprets results ensures quality control procedures are followed for accurate diagnoses. A MLS II analyzes blood tissue and body fluids to detect diagnose and treat diseases. Operates complex automated equipment to perform tests in fields like microbiology and chemistry providing 70% of the objective data providers use for patient treatment decisions. Medical laboratory scientists are essential for diagnosing conditions such as cancer diabetes and infectious diseases.

Primary duties and responsibilities

1. Testing Samples: Analyzing blood urine spinal fluid and tissue for pathogens chemical abnormalities or disease markers. Perform Specimen Analysis laboratory tests to identify abnormal cells bacteria or chemical imbalances in the body.
2. Operating Technology: Using sophisticated laboratory instruments such as automated analyzers and microscopes.
3. Quality Control: Ensuring test accuracy by calibrating equipment and validating results. Run routine controls guarantee the validity and reliability of all medical testing.
4. Data Interpretation: Reviewing findings to ensure validity and communicating results to physicians. Analyze test results ensure accuracy and relay critical data to doctors.
5. Specialized Areas: Working in departments like blood banking (transfusion services) hematology immunology and molecular diagnostics.
6. Equipment Maintenance: Calibrate troubleshoot and operate sophisticated laboratory machinery.

Knowledge:

1. Demonstrates in-depth knowledge of laboratory instruments common and complex diagnostic tests.
2. May be a key operator has more responsibility and training on a particular analyzer or instrument.
3. Has a solid understanding of laboratory safety quality control and regulatory standards.
4. Understands quality systems and key performance monitoring and may participate in quality improvement projects.
5. Monitors accuracy and precision of laboratory testing.
6. Documents corrective actions taken for out-of-range test values.
7. Evaluates validity of acceptable specimens and test results; compares them to previous results and other laboratory data.
8. Refers abnormal or unexpected results to the appropriate individual(s).
9. Performs maintenance and troubleshooting procedures

Complexity:

1. Able to manage more complex tasks such as performing specialized tests processing complex samples and identifying abnormalities.
2. Increasingly entrusted with more technical responsibilities.
3. May assist in writing reviewing and revising procedures.
4. May assist with assay and instrument validation.
5. Maintains accurate and complete documentation of patient information equipment and test results to comply with regulations.
6. Identifies critical values confirms and reports following standard operating procedures.

Autonomy:

1. Autonomous in day-to-day work; can independently handle complicated cases.
2. Provides input on procedure improvements and operational changes.

Interaction:

1. Interacts more regularly with other healthcare professionals such as physicians to discuss test results and assist in diagnostics.
2. Educates staff and students by demonstrating procedures assisting in orientation and continuing education activities.
3. May teach medical laboratory science techniques and/or theory while providing guidance to lower-level technologists and students; develop teaching plans and student assessment tools; prepare written examinations.

Travel: None

Work Type: Onsite 100% of time

Minimum Required Qualifications:

• Education:
  • Bachelors degree in Medical Laboratory Science or Medical Technology or a chemical physical or biological science.
  • Other bachelors degrees will be accepted if graduated from an accredited school and science and math coursework meets requirements of certifying agency.
  • Bachelors degree may be waived for a medical technologist who was certified by the American Society for Clinical Pathology Board of Certification (ASCP BOC) in the years prior to the bachelors degree requirement by ASCP and/or a HEW/HHS technologist certified by Health and Human Services (formerly Health Education and Welfare).
• Experience:
  • months experience required. Promotion criteria review and approval required.
• Certification:
  • Certified by one of the following accreditation agencies: MT (ASCP) MLS (ASCP) MT (American Medical Technologists AMT) MT (HHS or HEW) MT (American Association of Bioanalysts AAB) generalist or categorical if applicable.
• Preferred Experience:
  • 2 years of experience preferred.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS (Medium Max 25lbs): up to 25 lbs. 0-33% of the workday (occasionally) Lifting 25 lbs. max; Carrying of objects up to 25 lbs.; Occasional to frequent standing & walking Occasional sitting Close eye work (computers typing reading writing) Physical demands may vary depending on assigned work area and work tasks.

ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS: Factors affecting environmental conditions may vary depending on the assigned work area and 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 Lighting Patient care/handling injuries Radiation Shift work Travel may be required. Use of personal protective equipment including respirators and environmental conditions may vary depending on assigned work area and work tasks.

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 Healthcares Human Resources at . Please note that one weeks advance notice is preferred.