Medical Lab Scientist / Generalist

Emory Healthcare•Atlanta, GA

16h•$36 - $42•Onsite

About The Position

Emory Medical Laboratory is seeking an experienced, certified Medical Lab Scientist II / Medical Technologist II with a Core Lab background. The role supports the laboratory’s mission to provide high-quality, cost-effective, innovative laboratory services that enhance patient health. The scientist analyzes blood, tissue, and other body fluids to help detect, diagnose, and treat disease, and provides objective test data used in patient treatment decisions. The Medical Lab Scientist operates laboratory equipment, performs complex tests, interprets results, follows quality-control procedures, and helps ensure accurate diagnoses. The position requires independent handling of day-to-day and complicated work, technical judgment, accurate documentation, and regular interaction with healthcare professionals. The scientist may support procedure improvement, assay and instrument validation, staff education, and student instruction. This is an onsite position, scheduled 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, with rotation every third weekend. Travel is listed as none, although the physical and environmental details note that travel may be required depending on assigned work area and tasks.

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 a medical technologist certified by the ASCP Board of Certification before its bachelor's degree requirement, or for an HEW/HHS technologist certified by Health and Human Services.
At least 18 months of experience.
Certification by an accepted agency: 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.
Promotion criteria review and approval are required.
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 perform specialized tests, process complex samples, identify abnormalities, and handle complicated cases independently.
Ability to use personal protective equipment, including respirators, as required by the assigned work area and tasks.
Ability to meet the stated physical requirements, including occasional lifting and carrying of objects up to 25 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Two years of experience preferred.
Core Lab background.

Responsibilities

Analyze blood, urine, spinal fluid, tissue, and other specimens for pathogens, chemical abnormalities, disease markers, abnormal cells, and chemical imbalances.
Operate sophisticated laboratory instruments, including automated analyzers and microscopes.
Perform routine controls, calibrate equipment, validate results, and monitor the accuracy and precision of laboratory testing.
Review test findings for validity and communicate results and critical data to physicians and other appropriate personnel.
Work in specialized areas such as blood banking, hematology, immunology, and molecular diagnostics.
Maintain, troubleshoot, and perform maintenance procedures on laboratory equipment.
Document corrective actions for out-of-range values and maintain accurate, complete records of patient information, equipment, and test results.
Evaluate specimen and result validity by comparing results with prior results and other laboratory data; refer abnormal or unexpected results to appropriate individuals.
Identify critical values, confirm them, and report them according to standard operating procedures.
Assist with writing, reviewing, and revising procedures, and with assay and instrument validation.
Provide input on procedure improvements and operational changes.
Discuss test results with healthcare professionals to support diagnostic work.
Educate staff and students by demonstrating procedures, assisting with orientation, and participating in continuing education.
May teach medical laboratory science techniques or theory, guide lower-level technologists and students, develop teaching plans and student assessment tools, and prepare written examinations.