Weekends

Emory Healthcare•Atlanta, GA

2d•$36 - $42

About The Position

Emory Medical Laboratory seeks an experienced Medical Lab Scientist II / Medical Technologist II with a Blood Bank / Transfusion Service background. The role performs laboratory testing and procedures on patient specimens to support diagnosis, study, treatment, and prevention of disease while following standard operating procedures and providing exemplary customer service throughout preanalytical, analytical, and post-analytical processes. The position performs and evaluates laboratory tests, validates specimens and results, identifies and reports critical values, and refers abnormal or unexpected results to appropriate personnel. It maintains accurate records, equipment, inventory, quality control, and a clean and safe work area. The role may also support procedure development, equipment implementation, staff scheduling and workload coordination, staff and student training, and professional development activities. The stated shift is 7:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m., with rotating holidays. Physical and environmental conditions vary by assigned work area and tasks and may include lifting, carrying, standing, walking, close visual work, shift work, and exposure to blood-borne pathogens, biohazardous waste, chemicals, communicable diseases, and other listed workplace conditions.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Medical Laboratory Science, Medical Technology, or a chemical, physical, or biological science.
A different bachelor's degree is acceptable if earned from an accredited school and the science and math coursework meets certifying-agency requirements.
The bachelor's degree requirement may be waived for medical technologists certified by ASCP before its bachelor's degree requirement or for HEW/HHS technologists certified by Health and Human Services.
Certification from one of the following: MT (ASCP), MLS (ASCP), MT (AMT), MT (HHS or HEW), or MT (AAB), generalist or categorical if applicable.
Two years of experience required.
Blood Bank / Transfusion Service background.
Ability to maintain certification as required.

Nice To Haves

Three years of experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform laboratory tests and procedures on patient specimens in accordance with standard operating procedures.
Provide exemplary customer service throughout preanalytical, analytical, and post-analytical processes.
Perform standardized and semi-routine biological, chemical, hematological, immunological, immunohematological, microbiological, and serological tests as applicable.
Perform preventive and advanced maintenance on laboratory instruments and calibrate equipment as required.
Operate laboratory equipment, troubleshoot malfunctions, and communicate with service representatives when needed.
Serve as a key operator for implementation of new equipment and procedures when applicable.
Prepare reagents, monitor inventory, and order supplies when responsible for doing so.
Maintain quality control and assist with quality-improvement data gathering and reporting.
Evaluate specimen validity and test results, comparing them with previous results and other laboratory data.
Identify, confirm, and report critical values according to standard operating procedures.
Evaluate complex cases and determine whether results should be released, repeated, or referred to a pathologist.
Refer abnormal or unexpected results to appropriate individuals.
Maintain complete and accurate documentation of patient information, equipment, test results, and corrective actions.
Perform calculations and report results by phone and/or computer.
Maintain a clean, orderly, and safe work area and comply with safety and infection-control policies.
Participate in safety activities, audits, or drills as applicable; maintain safety and infection-control documentation when assigned.
Audit computer reports to ensure scheduled tests have been completed.
Research and assist with development of new procedures; compile and evaluate data and perform statistical analyses.
Support laboratory databases, software testing, network and data communication, hardware troubleshooting, system backups, or application access coordination as assigned.
Assist in writing, reviewing, and revising departmental policies, procedures, and forms to meet regulatory guidelines.
Assist with staff scheduling and evaluations, and with assigning and prioritizing workload.
Educate and orient staff and students; demonstrate procedures and participate in continuing education.
Coordinate instruction for employees and students in a laboratory section when assigned.
Attend educational in-services and maintain required certification.
Work with a leader to formulate a professional development plan and participate in professional activities and organizations.
Perform venipuncture or capillary puncture to obtain blood specimens when required.
Perform other related duties as required.