Medical Lab Scientist I, PRN, Evenings

Piedmont Healthcare Inc. • Covington, GA

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About The Position

The Medical Lab Scientist I independently performs laboratory procedures for which they have been trained and demonstrated competency. The role performs laboratory testing on patients of all ages using professional knowledge of laboratory procedures, executing, interpreting, and/or analyzing results accurately and in a timely manner.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED plus sufficient college and/or technical school coursework and clinical training to meet requirements for testing and certification as a medical technologist by an approved certifying agency.
• No prior experience is required.
• Upon hire, hold an MTA (Medical Technologist) certification from ASCP, AMT, or AAB according to Georgia Department of Community Health clinical laboratory regulations; or hold an MLS (Medical Lab Scientist, formerly MT) certification from ASCP, AMT, or AAB according to those regulations.
• A person who recently moved to Georgia or recently completed academic and training/experience requirements may be temporarily classified as a technologist or technician for up to 18 months to complete an approved qualifying examination.
• AAB provisional certification is not accepted.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in clinical laboratory science, biomedical science, medical technology, or a life or biological science such as biology, biochemistry, or microbiology.
• One year of supervised clinical experience as a medical technologist in a clinical laboratory.

Responsibilities

• Independently perform trained laboratory procedures for which competency has been demonstrated.
• Perform laboratory testing on patients of all ages.
• Execute, interpret, and/or analyze laboratory procedures and results accurately and in a timely manner.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED