Medical Lab Scientist, Nights - Midtown

Piedmont Healthcare Inc.•Columbus, GA

About The Position

The Medical Lab Scientist independently performs laboratory procedures for which they have been trained and demonstrated competency. They independently perform laboratory testing on patients of all ages, applying professional knowledge of laboratory procedures and executing, interpreting, and/or analyzing results accurately and in a timely manner.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED plus sufficient college and/or technical school coursework and clinical training to satisfy the requirements for testing and certification as a medical technologist by an approved certifying agency.
Certification upon hire as a medical technologist or medical laboratory scientist by ASCP, AMT, or AAB, according to the qualifications established by the State of Georgia Department of Community Health Healthcare Facility Clinical Laboratory regulations.
A person who recently moved to Georgia or recently completed the academic and training/experience requirements may be temporarily classified as a technologist or technician for up to 18 months to complete an approved qualifying examination.
AAB provisional certification is not accepted.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in clinical laboratory science, biomedical science, medical technology, or a life or biological science such as biology, biochemistry, or microbiology.
One year of supervised clinical experience as a medical technologist in a clinical laboratory.

Responsibilities

Independently perform laboratory procedures for which training and competency have been demonstrated.
Perform laboratory testing on patients of all ages.
Execute, interpret, and/or analyze laboratory tests accurately and in a timely manner.