Medical Lab Scientist / Generalist

Emory Healthcare•Decatur, GA

1d•$36 - $42•Onsite

About The Position

Emory Medical Laboratory is seeking an experienced Medical Lab Scientist II / Medical Technologist II with a Core Lab background. The role operates laboratory equipment, conducts complex tests, interprets results, and follows quality control procedures to support accurate diagnoses. The scientist analyzes blood, tissue, and other body fluids to help detect, diagnose, and treat diseases, using complex automated equipment in areas such as microbiology and chemistry. The position is onsite 100% of the time and has an 11:00 p.m.–7:30 a.m. shift. Travel is listed as none. The MLS II works autonomously on day-to-day tasks and may handle complicated cases independently. The role may involve specialized testing, complex sample processing, identifying abnormalities, and assisting with procedure revisions and assay or instrument validation. It also includes maintaining complete documentation, identifying and reporting critical values according to standard operating procedures, and providing guidance and education to staff and students.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Medical Laboratory Science, Medical Technology, or a chemical, physical, or biological science; other bachelor's degrees may qualify if the accredited-school science and math coursework meets certifying-agency requirements.
A bachelor's degree may be waived for qualifying medical technologists certified by ASCP BOC before its bachelor's-degree requirement or for HEW/HHS technologists certified by Health and Human Services.
At least 18 months of experience.
Certification by one of the following: 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.
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 maintenance and troubleshooting procedures and manage complex laboratory tasks.

Nice To Haves

Two years of experience preferred.
Core Lab background.
May serve as a key operator with additional responsibility and training on a particular analyzer or instrument.
May participate in quality improvement projects.

Responsibilities

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