Generalist Medical Lab Scientist

Emory Healthcare•Lithonia, GA

1d•$34 - $40

About The Position

Emory Medical Laboratory seeks an experienced Medical Lab Scientist I / Medical Technologist I with a Core Lab background. The role performs laboratory tests and procedures on patient specimens to support the diagnosis, study, treatment, or prevention of disease. The scientist follows standard operating procedures and provides exemplary customer service throughout preanalytical, analytical, and postanalytical processes. Work may include standardized and semi-routine biological, chemical, hematological, immunological, immunohematological, microbiological, and serological testing in a research or clinical laboratory. The position is responsible for instrument maintenance and calibration, troubleshooting, quality control, specimen and result evaluation, documentation, and safe work practices. The scientist may also support new equipment and procedure implementation, supply inventory, education, and quality improvement activities. The listed shift is 6:30 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. on Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday. Emory Medical Laboratory's mission is to provide high-quality, cost-effective, innovative laboratory services that enhance patient health.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Medical Laboratory Science, Medical Technology, or a chemical, physical, or biological science.
A different bachelor's degree is acceptable if earned from an accredited school and the science and math coursework meets certifying-agency requirements.
The bachelor's degree requirement may be waived for a medical technologist certified by ASCP before its bachelor's degree requirement, or for an HEW/HHS technologist certified by Health and Human Services.
Certification from an applicable accreditation agency: MT (ASCP), MLS (ASCP), MT (AMT), MT (HHS or HEW), or MT (AAB), generalist or categorical as applicable.
Certification must be obtained within 18 months of cumulative employment as a medical technologist.

Nice To Haves

Experience is preferred but not required.
Core Lab background.

Responsibilities

Perform laboratory tests and procedures on patient specimens in accordance with standard operating procedures.
Provide exemplary customer service throughout the preanalytical, analytical, and postanalytical processes.
Perform standardized and semi-routine biological, chemical, hematological, immunological, immunohematological, microbiological, and serological tests, as applicable.
Perform preventive maintenance on laboratory instruments and calibrate equipment as required.
Operate laboratory equipment and troubleshoot equipment and instrument malfunctions.
Assist with implementation of new equipment and procedures.
Prepare reagents and assist with ordering and inventorying laboratory supplies.
Perform quality control and evaluate specimen acceptability and test-result validity, including comparison with prior results and other laboratory data.
Identify critical values, confirm and report them according to standard operating procedures, and refer abnormal or unexpected results to appropriate individuals.
Evaluate complex cases to determine whether results should be released, repeated, or referred to a pathologist.
Maintain accurate and complete documentation of patient information, equipment, and test results, and document corrective actions for out-of-range values.
Maintain a clean, orderly, and safe work area and comply with hospital and laboratory safety and infection-control policies.
Perform required calculations and report results by phone or computer.
Audit computer reports to ensure scheduled tests have been completed.
Assist with gathering quality-improvement data and preparing reports.
May perform venipuncture or capillary puncture to obtain blood specimens.
May assist with staff and student education by demonstrating procedures and supporting continuing education activities.
Attend educational in-services as appropriate and maintain certification as required.
Work with a leader to formulate a professional development plan and participate in professional activities and organizations to maintain current knowledge.
Perform other related duties as required.