Medical Tech (MLT) (Lab Scientist) Wkd (Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, 6:30PM-7:AM)

Wellstar Health System•Austell, GA

About The Position

Under the general supervision of a Supervisor, Manager, or Director, the Medical Tech performs clinical laboratory testing according to established and approved protocols, exercising independent judgment and responsibility. The role maintains equipment and records, performs quality assurance activities related to test performance, and may supervise and teach in the laboratory. The position is full-time weekend work on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from 6:30 p.m. to 7:00 a.m., including holidays; a weekend shift differential is provided. The Medical Tech maintains accuracy in patient, quality assurance, proficiency, and competency testing; applies clinical and theoretical knowledge to analyze, investigate, interpret, and report laboratory data; communicates and hands off information to team members; contributes to laboratory performance improvement and inspection readiness; and keeps training, education, and knowledge of policies and procedures current. The role also performs other assigned duties and complies with Wellstar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Medical Technology, Medical Science, or General studies, or a master’s degree in another related field; the listed education is preferred.
One of the required certifications: MT(ASCP), MT(AMT), MT(AAB), MT(HEW), MLS(ASCP), MLS(AMT), MB(ASCP), H(ASCP), or M(ASCP). Certifications are required upon hire unless otherwise stated.
For eligible technologists who recently moved to the state with state certification or recently completed academic and training/experience requirements at an accredited MLS school, temporary technologist classification may be granted once for 18 months to complete an approved qualifying examination.
Computer and data-entry experience.
Ability to communicate with various members of the healthcare team.
Ability to use Excel and Word and basic computer operational knowledge.

Nice To Haves

At least one year of laboratory experience.
Epic experience.

Responsibilities

Perform clinical laboratory testing pursuant to established and approved protocols, using independent judgment and responsibility.
Maintain acceptable accuracy in patient, quality assurance, proficiency, and competency testing, including correct patient or specimen identification and appropriate investigation and documentation of quality assurance failures or trends.
Maintain laboratory instrumentation and meet testing and reporting accuracy standards.
Analyze, investigate, interpret, and report laboratory data accurately and within established turnaround times and productivity standards.
Recognize relationships between laboratory data and clinical findings or expectations, and interpret information from multiple sources.
Track laboratory test status according to Pending Log procedures and document required elements of Notification Value calls in the LIS.
Hand off information according to department procedures and chain of command, and take responsibility for corrective action on constructive criticism.
Contribute to laboratory performance improvement and inspection readiness, including assisting with analysis of new testing methods, correlations, procedure writing, and inspection preparation.
Use cost-efficient work processes while maintaining high-quality laboratory data.
Maintain current knowledge and practice of Wellstar policies and procedures, including LIS procedures, and demonstrate knowledge of laboratory regulatory compliance.
Follow Wellstar and Laboratory Safety Standards and complete required ongoing education.
Participate in meetings, committees, task forces, and project teams.
Maintain equipment and records; may supervise and teach within the laboratory.
Perform other duties as assigned and comply with Wellstar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct.