Overview

　　Emory Medical Laboratory's mission is to TRANSFORM HEALTH AND HEALING by providing high quality, cost-effective, innovative laboratory services which enhance patient health. Emory Medical Laboratory supports the EMORY HEALTHCARE missions of clinical care, education, and research by demonstrating the core values of:

　　EXCELLENCE : in technology and consultative services,

　　CARING : by staff and faculty for those we serve, and

　　INTEGRITY : in our interactions with customers, colleagues, and ourselves.

　　Description

　　If you are an experienced Medical Technologist with a background in CORE LAB AREAS , we are looking for you!

　　Shift: 6AM - 2:30PM, Monday - Friday, rotate every 3rd weekend

　　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.

　　Performs preventive maintenance on laboratory instruments and calibrates equipment and instruments as required.

　　Operates laboratory equipment and troubleshoots equipment and instrument malfunctions.

　　May serve as key operator for implementation of new equipment and procedures.

　　Prepares reagents as needed. Monitors and ensures adequate inventory supply.

　　May be responsible for ordering.

　　Responsible for quality control.

　　Assists in gathering data to monitor quality improvement standards and in preparing reports.

　　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.

　　In complex cases, evaluates all information and determines whether test results should be released, repeated, or referred to a pathologist.

　　Refers abnormal or unexpected results to the appropriate individual(s).

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

　　Documents corrective actions taken for out of range test values.

　　Maintains clean, orderly and safe work area.

　　May serve on laboratory's safety committee; write and maintain safety and infection control policies and procedures, and ensure correct Safety Data Sheets are maintained.

　　Complies with hospital and laboratory safety and infection control policies and procedures to prevent exposure to infectious materials.

　　May monitor staff during safety compliance audits or drills. Performs required calculation and reports results by phone and/or computer.

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

　　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.

　　Educates staff and students by demonstrating procedures and assisting in orientation and continuing education activities.

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

　　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.

　　May perform venipuncture or capillary puncture to obtain blood specimen.

　　Perform other related duties as required.

　　MINIMUM 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.

　　Medical Technologist I-III, Salary: $25.37 - $53.62/hour

　　The grade and salary of the position are based on specific criteria met within the qualifications of each level, relevant experience, skills, performance and internal equity.

　　This position is eligible for shift differentials.

　　Additional Details

　　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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　　Division Emory Univ Hosp-Midtown

　　Campus Location Atlanta, GA, 30308

　　Campus Location US-GA-Atlanta

　　Department EHM Lab Core

　　Job Type Regular Full-Time

　　Job Number 123295

　　Job Category Laboratory

　　Schedule 6a-2:30p

　　Standard Hours 40 Hours

　　Emory Healthcare is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer committed to providing equal opportunity in all of its employment practices and decisions. Emory Healthcare prohibits discrimination, harassment, and retaliation in employment based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age (40 and over), disability, citizenship, genetic information, service in the uniformed services, veteran status or any other classification protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.