Medical Lab Technician Generalist

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 Medical Lab Technician II with a background in Blood Bank Core Lab & Microbiology.

Shift: 7am - 7:30pm with coverage in Transfusion Service every 3rd weekend

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

JOB DESCRIPTION: With supervisory oversight performs various laboratory tests and procedures while adhering to standard operating procedures to assist in the diagnosis study and treatment or prevention of disease. Uphold the values of the organization including providing and demonstrating exemplary customer service skills throughout the preanalytical analytical and post analytical processes. May perform tests in one scientific discipline or perform selected tests in multiple disciplines or areas provided competency is established. Disciplines may include selected hematological chemical histological immunohematological and microbiological procedures and microscopic evaluations on serum urine body fluids and feces. Operates and troubleshoots laboratory equipment malfunctions. Performs preventive maintenance and calibrates laboratory instruments as required. May set up new equipment. Prepares reagents as needed. Perform inventory and assists in ordering lab supplies. Responsible for quality control. Documents corrective actions taken for out of range test values. Evaluates the validity of test results; compares them to previous results and other laboratory data. Identifies critical values confirms and reports following standard operating complex cases evaluates all information and determines whether test results should be released repeated or referred to a pathologist or to the appropriate individual(s). Maintains accurate and complete documentation of patient information equipment and test results to comply with regulations. Calculates results when necessary and reports results by phone and/or computer. Audits computer reports to ensure that scheduled tests have been completed. Gather data in preparing reports and to monitor quality improvement standards. Maintains clean orderly and safe work area. Complies with hospital and laboratory safety and infection control policies and procedures to prevent exposure to infectious materials. May perform venipuncture as required. Works with leader to formulate plan for professional development. Participates in professional organizations and attends educational in-services or activities to maintain knowledge of current trends practices and developments. Perform other related duties as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Associates degree from an accredited Medical Laboratory Technician program or 60 college semester hours including chemistry and 13 months of training in an NAACLS approved program or two years of college and graduation from a 12 month military laboratory training program. Two years relevant experience required. Certified MLT (ASCP) MLT (AMT) or MLT (AAB) required.

ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS: Factors affecting environment 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 environmental conditions may vary depending on assigned work area and work tasks. The above statements are intended to describe the work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities duties and skills required of the personnel so classified.

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) Physical demands may vary depending on assigned work area and work tasks.

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