Medical Lab Scientist (All Available Locations)

Emory Healthcare•Atlanta, GA

1d•$36 - $42•Onsite

About The Position

Emory Healthcare is seeking an experienced Medical Lab Scientist II / Medical Technologist II to provide laboratory services that support patient diagnosis and treatment. The role analyzes blood, urine, spinal fluid, tissue, and other specimens; operates laboratory instruments; interprets test results; and helps ensure accurate, reliable testing. Medical laboratory scientists provide objective data used by healthcare providers in patient-care decisions. The position may serve in core laboratory, blood bank, or other specialty areas, depending on the location and opening. The MLS II works with increasing technical responsibility and autonomy, may contribute to procedure and assay or instrument validation, and may educate staff and students. This is an onsite role, with openings at Emory University Hospital, Emory Midtown, Emory Decatur Hospital, and Emory Hillandale Hospital. Available shifts and specialties vary by location; PRN opportunities are also mentioned. Travel is listed as none, although the additional details note that travel may be required depending on assigned work area and tasks.

Requirements

At least 18 months of experience is required; the overview states 2 years of MLS/MT experience, while the detailed preferred-experience section lists 2 years as preferred.
Bachelor's degree in Medical Laboratory Science, Medical Technology, or a chemical, physical, or biological science. Other bachelor's degrees may be accepted if the accredited-school and science and math coursework requirements of the certifying agency are met.
The bachelor's degree may be waived for qualifying medical technologists certified by the ASCP Board of Certification before its bachelor's-degree requirement, or for qualifying HEW/HHS technologists certified by Health and Human Services.
Certification by one of the following: MT (ASCP), MLS (ASCP), MT (AMT), MT (HHS or HEW), or MT (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 independently manage complicated cases and increasingly complex technical responsibilities.

Nice To Haves

Two years of MLS/MT experience, as stated in the overview and preferred-experience section.
Experience or capability in specialized laboratory areas such as blood banking, hematology, immunology, and molecular diagnostics.

Responsibilities

Analyze blood, urine, spinal fluid, tissue, and other specimens for pathogens, abnormal cells, chemical abnormalities, and disease markers.
Operate sophisticated laboratory instruments, including automated analyzers and microscopes.
Perform specialized tests and process complex samples; identify abnormalities.
Conduct quality control, calibrate equipment, validate results, and monitor testing accuracy and precision.
Review test results for validity, compare them with previous results and other laboratory data, and communicate findings to physicians and other appropriate individuals.
Identify, confirm, and report critical values according to standard operating procedures.
Document patient information, equipment details, test results, and corrective actions accurately and completely.
Perform equipment maintenance and troubleshooting procedures.
Refer abnormal or unexpected results to appropriate individuals.
Work in specialized laboratory areas such as blood banking, hematology, immunology, and molecular diagnostics, as applicable.
Provide input on procedure improvements and operational changes; may assist with writing, reviewing, and revising procedures and with assay or instrument validation.
Educate and guide staff and students through demonstrations, orientation, continuing education, and instruction; may develop teaching plans, student assessment tools, and written examinations.