Overview: Independently performs laboratory procedures for which the technologist has been trained and demonstrated competency. Independently performs laboratory testing on patients of all ages using professional knowledge of laboratory procedures, executing, interpreting and/or analyzing, in an accurate and timely manner. Responsibilities: Independently performs laboratory procedures for which the technologist has been trained and demonstrated competency. Independently performs laboratory testing on patients of all ages using professional knowledge of laboratory procedures, executing, interpreting, and/or analyzing in an accurate and timely manner. Qualifications:
Education- H.S. Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) Required and
- sufficient number of college and/or technical school courses and clinical training to satisfy the requirements for testing and certification as a medical technologist by an approved certifying agency Required
- Bachelors Degree in clinical laboratory science, biomedical science, medical technology or in a life / biological science (biology, biochemistry, microbiology, etc.) Preferred
Work Experience- No experience required beyond education/training requirement Required
- 1 year of supervised clinical experience as a medical technologist or medical laboratory scientist in a clinical laboratory Preferred
- Should be competent in areas of the laboratory being covered, including chemistry, hematology, coagulation, blood bank, microbiology Preferred
Licenses and Certifications- MTA - Medical Technologist Certification by the American Society of Clinical Pathologists (ASCP), AMT (American Medical Technologists) or AAB (American Association of Bioanalysts) according to the qualifications through the State of Georgia Department of Community Health, Healthcare Facility, Clinical Laboratory regulations. Upon Hire Required or
- MLS - Medical Lab Scientist (Formally MT Certification) by the American Society of Clinical Pathologists (ASCP), AMT (American Medical Technologists) or AAB (American Association of Bioanalysts) according to the qualifications through the State of Georgia Department of Community Health, Healthcare Facility, Clinical Laboratory regulations. Upon Hire Required
- A person who recently moved into the state of Georgia or recently completed the academic and training/experience requirements may be temporarily classified as technologists or technicians for eighteen (18) months only to afford the person an opportunity to successfully complete an approved qualifying examination. within 1-1/2 Yrs Required
- AAB provisional certification not accepted.
Business Unit : Company Name: Eastside Medical Center
