Medical Lab Scientist II

Emory•Atlanta, GA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Overview Be inspired. Be rewarded. Belong. At Emory Healthcare. At Emory Healthcare w e fuel your professional journey with better benefits, valuable resources, ongoing mentorship and leadership programs for all types of jobs, and a supportive environment that enables you to reach new heights in your career and be what you want to be. We provide: Comprehensive health benefits that start day one Student Loan Repayment Assistance & Reimbursement Programs Family-focused benefits Wellness incentives Ongoing mentorship and leadership programs And more! Description EXTERNAL WEBSITE POSTING TITLE: Medical Lab Scientist II, SJH Lab Core (multiple openings) Duties : 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. SHIFT: 2pm-12:30am, Monday-Thursday LOCATION: Emory Healthcare, Inc., 5665 Peachtree Dunwoody Rd, Atlanta, GA 30342 REQUIREMENTS: Bachelor’s degree in Medical Laboratory Science or Medical Technology, or a chemical, physical or biological science field of study and two years of experience as a Medical Technologist or related role where required experience gained. SPECIAL SKILLS: Also requires experience in the following: 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; Maintaining accurate and complete documentation of patient information, equipment, and test results to comply with regulations; Performing instrument maintenance, troubleshooting as indicated, communicating with vendors regarding out-of-service equipment, and performing alternative testing methods; Appropriately utilizing, calibrating, configuring or troubleshoot laboratory instruments; Performing Chemistry automated and manual testing for general chemistry and immunoassay test menu; Hematology procedures such as cell counts, manual differentials, understanding cell morphology and differentiating between normal cells and abnormal cells such as cells related to blood cancer; and Urinalysis testing; automated and manual testing and identifying urines particulates including crystals and casts. CONTACT: Apply online at https://www.emoryhealthcare.org/careers/ or send resume to [email protected] and reference job title and location. Additional Details Emory is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law. Emory Healthcare is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. Please contact Emory Healthcare’s Human Resources at [email protected] . Please note that one week's advance notice is preferred.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Medical Laboratory Science or Medical Technology, or a chemical, physical or biological science field of study and two 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
Maintaining accurate and complete documentation of patient information, equipment, and test results to comply with regulations
Performing instrument maintenance, troubleshooting as indicated, communicating with vendors regarding out-of-service equipment, and performing alternative testing methods
Appropriately utilizing, calibrating, configuring or troubleshoot laboratory instruments
Performing Chemistry automated and manual testing for general chemistry and immunoassay test menu
Hematology procedures such as cell counts, manual differentials, understanding cell morphology and differentiating between normal cells and abnormal cells such as cells related to blood cancer
Urinalysis testing; automated and manual testing and identifying urines particulates including crystals and casts.

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.