Medical Lab Scientist II

Emory Healthcare • Atlanta, GA

4h • Onsite

About The Position

Perform various laboratory tests and procedures while adhering to standard operating procedures on patient specimens to assist in the diagnosis, study and treatment, or prevention of disease. Uphold the values of the organization including providing and demonstrating exemplary customer service skills throughout the pre-analytical, analytical and post analytical processes. May perform tests including but not limited to standardized and semi-routine biological, chemical, hematological, immunological, immunohematological, microbiological, and serological tests in a research or clinical laboratory. Perform preventive maintenance on laboratory instruments and calibrate equipment and instruments as required. Operate laboratory equipment and troubleshoot equipment and instrument malfunctions. May serve as key operator for implementation of new equipment and procedures. This position is on a nightshift schedule.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Medical Laboratory Science, Medical Technology or related field of study
• Two (2) years of experience as a Medical Technologist or related role where required experience gained
• Two (2) years of experience in the following:
• Certification by one of the following accreditation agencies: American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP), the American Medical Technologists (AMT), the National Credentialing Agency for Laboratory Personnel (NCA), the American Association of Bioanalysts (ABB), or another agency approved by the GA Department of Community Health, generalist or categorical if applicable;
• Microbiology specimen processing (set-ups): stools, urines, tissues, body fluids, misc.;
• Gram stains;
• Plate Reading: Blood culture, Wounds, Respiratory, Body fluid / CSF, Urine;
• AFB (Acid-fast bacillus): AFB specimen processing / AFB stain reading / AFB plate reading;
• Susceptibility testing;
• Molecular Microbiology testing (PCR);
• Maintaining quality, safety, or infection control standards;
• Appropriately utilizing, calibrating, configuring or troubleshoot laboratory instruments;
• Maintaining accurate and complete documentation of patient information, equipment, and test results to comply with regulations.

Responsibilities

• Perform various laboratory tests and procedures while adhering to standard operating procedures on patient specimens to assist in the diagnosis, study and treatment, or prevention of disease.
• Uphold the values of the organization including providing and demonstrating exemplary customer service skills throughout the pre-analytical, analytical and post analytical processes.
• May perform tests including but not limited to standardized and semi-routine biological, chemical, hematological, immunological, immunohematological, microbiological, and serological tests in a research or clinical laboratory.
• Perform preventive maintenance on laboratory instruments and calibrate equipment and instruments as required.
• Operate laboratory equipment and troubleshoot equipment and instrument malfunctions.
• May serve as key operator for implementation of new equipment and procedures.

What This Job Offers

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