Medical Laboratory Technician MLT - Northeast Georgia Physician Group NGPG - Resource Pool - Multiple Locations - Fulltime

Northeast Georgia Health System • Oakwood, GA

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About The Position

Northeast Georgia Health System is seeking a Medical Laboratory Technician for the NGPG Resource Pool, serving multiple locations. The technician prioritizes testing procedures and completes them accurately and promptly to facilitate patient recovery. The role maintains test records in accordance with regulatory requirements and provides care across the neonate, infant, child, adolescent, adult, and geriatric age groups. Clinical duties must follow population-specific guidelines and National Patient Safety Goals.

The technician performs routine and STAT testing, analyzes results independently according to established criteria, documents work accurately, and consults with a technologist, section head, or pathologist about questionable or unusual results. The role also involves entering data into computer systems, contributing quality-improvement suggestions, attending continuing education, and ordering and restocking supplies.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• MLT training through an accredited school.
• Complete ASCP, NCA, or AMT certification within six months of hire.
• Current BLS certification, or obtain it within 30 days of hire.
• Basic computer skills.
• Analytical skills.
• Communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• Two to three years of laboratory or back-office experience, excluding internship and education.

Responsibilities

• Prioritize testing procedures and complete routine and STAT testing accurately within established time frames.
• Perform analyses independently according to established criteria.
• Maintain accurate records and documentation in accordance with regulatory requirements.
• Consult with a technologist, section head, or pathologist about questionable or unusual test results.
• Enter data accurately into the computer system.
• Provide suggestions for laboratory quality improvement.
• Attend at least 80% of continuing education.
• Order and restock supplies.
• Perform clinical duties in accordance with population-specific guidelines and National Patient Safety Goals.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED