Medical Tech WMLM

3210 Wellstar Mountain Lakes Medical Center • Clayton, GA

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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 Medical Tech is expected to maintain testing accuracy, use clinical and theoretical knowledge to interpret laboratory data, keep current with training and procedures, work efficiently, and communicate and hand off information effectively. Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Medical Technology, Medical Science, or a general field; a master’s degree in another related field is preferred.
• One year of laboratory experience is preferred.
• Hold at least one of the following certifications upon hire: MT(ASCP), MT(AMT), MT(AAB), MT(HEW), MLS(ASCP), MLS(AMT), MB(ASCP), H(ASCP), or M(ASCP).
• Computer and data-entry experience.
• Ability to communicate with various members of the healthcare team.
• Ability to use Excel and Word and demonstrate basic computer operational knowledge.

Nice To Haves

• Epic experience.
• 3M experience.
• Master’s degree in another related field.

Responsibilities

• Perform clinical laboratory testing under established and approved protocols.
• 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 testing instrumentation and records.
• 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 Notification Value Call elements in the LIS.
• Hand off information according to department procedures and the chain of command; take corrective action in response to constructive criticism.
• Contribute to laboratory performance improvement and inspection readiness, including assisting with new-method analysis, correlations, procedure writing, and inspection preparation.
• Use cost-efficient work processes while maintaining high-quality laboratory data.
• Maintain current knowledge of Wellstar and laboratory policies and procedures, including LIS, regulatory compliance, and safety standards.
• Participate in meetings, committees, task forces, and project teams, and complete monthly, quarterly, or yearly education requirements.
• May supervise and teach within the laboratory setting.
• Comply with Wellstar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level