Medical Lab Scientist II

Emory•Atlanta, GA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Perform various laboratory tests and procedures while adhering to standard operating procedures on patient specimens to assist in the diagnosis, study and treatment, or prevention of disease. Uphold the values of the organization including providing and demonstrating exemplary customer service skills throughout the pre-analytical, analytical and post analytical processes. May perform tests including but not limited to standardized and semi-routine biological, chemical, hematological, immunological, immunohematological, microbiological, and serological tests in a research or clinical laboratory. Perform preventive maintenance on laboratory instruments and calibrate equipment and instruments as required. Operate laboratory equipment and troubleshoot equipment and instrument malfunctions. May serve as key operator for implementation of new equipment and procedures. Multiple openings available.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Medical Laboratory Science, Medical Technology or related field of study
Two (2) years of experience as a Medical Technologist or related role where required experience gained.
Certification by one of the following accreditation agencies: American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP), the American Medical Technologists (AMT), the National Credentialing Agency for Laboratory Personnel (NCA), the American Association of Bioanalysts (ABB), or another agency approved by the GA Department of Community Health, generalist or categorical if applicable.
Microbiology specimen processing: stools, urines, tissues, body fluids, misc.
Gram stains
Plate Reading: Blood, Wounds, Respiratory, Body fluid / CSF, Urine
Susceptibility testing
Ensuring compliance with quality, safety, or infection control standards
Appropriately utilizing, calibrating, configuring or troubleshooting laboratory instruments
Maintaining accurate and complete documentation of patient information, equipment, and test results.

Responsibilities

Perform various laboratory tests and procedures while adhering to standard operating procedures on patient specimens to assist in the diagnosis, study and treatment, or prevention of disease.
Uphold the values of the organization including providing and demonstrating exemplary customer service skills throughout the pre-analytical, analytical and post analytical processes.
May perform tests including but not limited to standardized and semi-routine biological, chemical, hematological, immunological, immunohematological, microbiological, and serological tests in a research or clinical laboratory.
Perform preventive maintenance on laboratory instruments and calibrate equipment and instruments as required.
Operate laboratory equipment and troubleshoot equipment and instrument malfunctions.
May serve as key operator for implementation of new equipment and procedures.