Medical Lab Scientist I, PRN, Evenings

Piedmont Healthcare•Covington, GA

19h

About The Position

The Medical Lab Scientist I independently performs laboratory procedures for which they have been trained and demonstrated competency. The role independently performs laboratory testing on patients of all ages, applying professional knowledge of laboratory procedures to execute, interpret, and/or analyze 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 satisfy requirements for testing and certification as a medical technologist by an approved certifying agency.
Medical Technologist Certification (MTA) from ASCP, AMT, or AAB, in accordance with Georgia Department of Community Health clinical laboratory regulations; required upon hire.
Alternatively, Medical Lab Scientist (MLS, formerly MT) certification from ASCP, AMT, or AAB, in accordance with Georgia Department of Community Health clinical laboratory regulations; required upon hire.
A person who recently moved to Georgia or recently completed the 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 laboratory procedures for which trained and competency has been demonstrated.
Perform laboratory testing on patients of all ages.
Apply professional knowledge of laboratory procedures to execute, interpret, and/or analyze test results accurately and in a timely manner.