Medical Lab Scientist / Blood Bank

Emory•Atlanta, GA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Emory Medical Laboratory is seeking an experienced Medical Lab Scientist II / Medical Technologist II with a Blood Bank / Transfusion Service background. The role operates laboratory equipment, conducts complex tests, interprets results, and follows quality-control procedures to support accurate diagnoses. The scientist analyzes blood, tissue, and body fluids to detect, diagnose, and support treatment of disease, and may work in areas including blood banking, hematology, immunology, and molecular diagnostics. This position is autonomous in day-to-day work and may handle complicated cases, specialized testing, complex samples, and abnormalities. It involves maintaining and troubleshooting laboratory instruments, monitoring testing accuracy and precision, documenting corrective actions, validating specimens and results, and reporting critical or unexpected findings according to standard procedures. The scientist may contribute to procedure improvements, assay or instrument validation, and quality-improvement projects. The role also interacts with physicians and other healthcare professionals, and may educate or guide staff and students. The position is onsite 100% of the time. The shift is 1:00 p.m. to 11:30 p.m., with rotating evenings, weekends, and holidays. Travel is listed as none, although the environmental factors section notes that travel may be required depending on assigned work area and tasks.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Medical Laboratory Science or Medical Technology, or in a chemical, physical, or biological science. Other bachelor's degrees are accepted if the accredited-school science and mathematics coursework meets certifying-agency requirements.
A bachelor's degree may be waived for a medical technologist certified by ASCP BOC before its bachelor's-degree requirement and/or for an HEW/HHS technologist certified by Health and Human Services (formerly Health Education and Welfare).
At least 18 months of experience.
Certification by one of the following: MT (ASCP), MLS (ASCP), MT (American Medical Technologists, AMT), MT (HHS or HEW), or MT (American Association of Bioanalysts, AAB), generalist or categorical if applicable.
In-depth knowledge of laboratory instruments and common and complex diagnostic tests.
Solid understanding of laboratory safety, quality control, regulatory standards, and quality systems.
Ability to perform specialized tests, process complex samples, identify abnormalities, and independently manage complicated cases.

Nice To Haves

Two years of experience preferred.
Blood Bank / Transfusion Service background.

Responsibilities

Analyze blood, urine, spinal fluid, tissue, and other specimens for pathogens, chemical abnormalities, abnormal cells, and disease markers.
Operate sophisticated laboratory instruments, automated analyzers, and microscopes to perform routine and specialized tests.
Perform quality-control procedures, calibrate equipment, validate results, and monitor testing accuracy and precision.
Review test findings for validity, compare results with previous results and other laboratory data, and communicate results to physicians and other appropriate individuals.
Identify, confirm, and report critical values in accordance with standard operating procedures.
Document corrective actions for out-of-range test values and maintain complete records of patient information, equipment, and test results.
Perform equipment maintenance and troubleshooting procedures.
Process complex samples and identify abnormalities; assist with writing, reviewing, and revising procedures and with assay and instrument validation.
Provide input on procedure improvements and operational changes and may participate in quality-improvement projects.
Educate staff and students by demonstrating procedures, assisting with orientation and continuing education, and providing guidance to lower-level technologists and students.
May teach medical laboratory science techniques or theory and develop teaching plans, student assessment tools, and written examinations.