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

Wellstar Health System

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About The Position

This position is designed for current Medical Lab Science students completing clinicals or graduates awaiting certification. The Medical Tech Trainee performs pre-analytical, analytical, and post-analytical laboratory work as defined by CLIA. The role independently performs laboratory testing on 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 general processes, safety, fire and disaster plans, infection control, and quality requirements.

Requirements

• Minimum one year of laboratory experience and a bachelor's degree if not currently enrolled in an MLS/CLS or equivalent program.
• Bachelor's degree in general studies or completion of an accredited Medical Technology program is preferred.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Perform laboratory procedures, including preparing blood and other body fluids for analysis, entering analysis results, performing quality control testing, maintaining instruments, and troubleshooting.
• Help maintain procedure manuals and protocols to ensure compliance with CAP, State, TJC, and CLIA regulations, including documentation for QA/QI 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.
• Demonstrate competency with LIS procedures for entering orders and results, releasing, correcting, updating, finalizing, and retrieving reports.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Comply with Wellstar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level