Med Tech Trainee - PT - Core Lab - Augusta, GA

2310 AU Medical Center, Inc.•Augusta, GA

19d•Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Tech Trainee performs pre-analytical, analytical, and post-analytical laboratory work as defined by CLIA. The role independently performs laboratory testing for patients of all ages, applying professional knowledge of laboratory procedures to produce accurate and timely results. The trainee follows laboratory and hospital policies and procedures, including those related to safety, emergency plans, infection control, and quality. The position performs a variety of laboratory procedures, prepares blood and other body fluids for analysis, records results, conducts quality-control testing, maintains instruments, and troubleshoots issues. It also supports regulatory compliance and quality documentation, teaches laboratory skills to students and pathology residents, mentors new staff, maintains supplies, and uses the laboratory information system (LIS) to manage orders and reports.

Requirements

At least 1 year of laboratory experience, along with a bachelor's degree, if not currently enrolled in an MLS/CLS or equivalent program.
Professional knowledge of laboratory procedures.
Ability to perform accurate and timely testing for patients of all ages.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in general studies preferred.
Completion of an accredited Medical Technology program preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform laboratory procedures in a timely manner, including preparing blood and other body fluids for analysis and entering results.
Perform quality-control testing, instrument maintenance, and troubleshooting.
Assist in maintaining procedure manuals and protocols to support compliance with CAP, State, TJC, and CLIA regulations.
Document quality assurance and quality improvement procedures and proficiency testing.
Teach relevant laboratory skills and processes to medical technology students and pathology residents.
Orient and mentor new staff members.
Maintain adequate laboratory supplies.
Use LIS procedures to enter orders and results, release, correct, update, finalize, and retrieve reports.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Comply with Wellstar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct.