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, performs complex tests, interprets results, and follows quality-control procedures to support accurate diagnoses. The scientist analyzes blood, tissue, and body fluids and may work in areas including blood banking, hematology, immunology, and molecular diagnostics. The position requires in-depth knowledge of laboratory instruments and diagnostic tests, and may include serving as a key operator for an analyzer or instrument. The scientist monitors testing accuracy and precision, documents corrective actions, evaluates specimens and results, refers abnormal or unexpected findings, and performs equipment maintenance and troubleshooting. The role may also assist with procedure revisions and assay or instrument validation, while maintaining complete documentation and reporting critical values according to standard procedures. The scientist works autonomously on day-to-day tasks and complicated cases, contributes to procedure and operational improvements, and interacts with healthcare professionals about test results. The position may involve educating staff and students, supporting orientation and continuing education, and guiding lower-level technologists and students. Work is onsite 100% of the time, with a shift of 6:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. on rotating days, weekends, and holidays. Travel is listed as none.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Medical Laboratory Science, Medical Technology, or a chemical, physical, or biological science. Other bachelor's degrees are accepted if the school is accredited and science and math coursework meets certifying-agency requirements.
The bachelor's degree requirement may be waived for medical technologists certified by ASCP BOC before its bachelor's-degree requirement, or for HEW/HHS technologists certified by Health and Human Services (formerly Health Education and Welfare).
At least 18 months of experience.
Certification from one of the following: MT (ASCP), MLS (ASCP), MT (AMT), MT (HHS or HEW), or MT (AAB), generalist or categorical if applicable.
In-depth knowledge of laboratory instruments and common and complex diagnostic tests.
Understanding of laboratory safety, quality control, regulatory standards, quality systems, and key performance monitoring.
Ability to monitor testing accuracy and precision, evaluate specimen and result validity, and refer abnormal or unexpected results appropriately.
Ability to perform equipment maintenance and troubleshooting.

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, including automated analyzers and microscopes.
Perform complex and specialized tests, process complex samples, and identify abnormalities.
Ensure test accuracy by calibrating equipment, validating results, and running routine quality-control procedures.
Interpret test results, assess their validity against 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, accurate patient, equipment, and test-result documentation.
Perform equipment maintenance and troubleshooting procedures.
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, supporting orientation and continuing education, and providing guidance to lower-level technologists and students.
May develop teaching plans and student assessment tools and prepare written examinations.