Medical Technologist II

Emory•Atlanta, GA

17h•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.

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
Two (2) years of experience in Microbiology specimen processing (set-ups): stools, urines, tissues, body fluids, misc.
Two (2) years of experience in Gram stains
Two (2) years of experience in Plate Reading: Blood culture, Wounds, Respiratory, Body fluid / CSF, Urine
Two (2) years of experience in AFB (Acid-fast bacillus): AFB specimen processing / AFB stain reading / AFB plate reading
Two (2) years of experience in Susceptibility testing
Two (2) years of experience in Molecular Microbiology testing (PCR)
Two (2) years of experience in Maintaining quality, safety, or infection control standards
Two (2) years of experience in Appropriately utilizing, calibrating, configuring or troubleshoot laboratory instruments
Two (2) years of experience in Maintaining accurate and complete documentation of patient information, equipment, and test results to comply with regulations.

Nice To Haves

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

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.