Medical Laboratory Tech (FT) - Sylvania, GA
About The Position
Optim Medical Center - Screven is seeking a full-time Medical Laboratory Technician at its Sylvania, Georgia location. The technician performs phlebotomy and prepares specimens for in-house and reference laboratory testing. Under the supervision of a Medical Technologist, the technician operates automated chemistry, hematology, immunology, and urinalysis instruments and performs manual tests according to detailed instructions. The role includes verifying quality control according to laboratory protocol, maintaining accurate records, and reporting test results under clinical protocols. Critical and abnormal results must be communicated promptly to physicians or nurses. The technician also assists with instrument and equipment maintenance and supply inventory, follows quality assurance policies and OSHA requirements for safety, cleanliness, and infection control, and uses laboratory information system (LIS) and office electronic medical record (EMR) systems. Duties may vary as needed.
Requirements
- Associate degree or certificate from an accredited Medical Laboratory Technician program.
- Current AMT or ASCP license/registry, or equivalent, required.
- Two years of laboratory experience; clinical office laboratory experience preferred.
- Good analytical judgment and ability to work under pressure.
- Manual dexterity and normal color vision.
- Experience with integrated computer systems.
Nice To Haves
- Clinical office laboratory experience.
Responsibilities
- Perform phlebotomy and prepare specimens for in-house and reference laboratory testing.
- Operate automated chemistry, hematology, immunology, and urinalysis instruments under the supervision of a Medical Technologist.
- Perform manual tests in accordance with detailed instructions.
- Verify quality control according to laboratory protocol and maintain accurate records.
- Report test results following clinical protocols under supervision; immediately alert physicians or nurses to critical and abnormal results.
- Assist the Medical Technologist with maintaining instruments, equipment, and inventory of supplies.
- Comply with quality assurance policies and OSHA regulations related to safety, cleanliness, and infection control.
- Operate LIS and office EMR computer systems.
- Perform other duties as needs arise.
Benefits
- Competitive pay.
- Medical insurance.
- Dental insurance.
- Vision insurance.
- Life insurance.
- Flexible spending account (FSA).
- Long-term disability (LTD) and short-term disability (STD).
- Vacation, personal time off, and sick leave.
- Holiday pay.
- 401(k) plan.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
