Blood Bank Medical Lab Scientist at Emory Healthcare

Lithonia, Georgia, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

06 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

05 Feb, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Blood Bank, Transfusion Service, Laboratory Tests, Quality Control, Preventive Maintenance, Data Analysis, Documentation, Venipuncture, Immunohematology, Microbiology, Serology, Hematology, Teaching, Research, Equipment Calibration, Inventory Management

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Overview Emory Medical Laboratory's mission is to transform health and healing by providing high quality, cost-effective, innovative laboratory services which enhance patient health. We're seeking a Medical Lab Scientist / Medical Technologist II with a background in Blood Bank and Transfusion Service. Location: Emory Hillandale Hopsital Shifts Available: Full-Time, 11:30am - 8pm Full-Time, 10pm - 8:30am PRN, 5pm - 10pm, Monday - Thursday PRN, 9am - 7:30pm, Saturday & Sunday Be inspired. Be rewarded. Belong. At Emory Healthcare. At Emory Healthcare we fuel your professional journey with better benefits, valuable resources, ongoing mentorship and leadership programs for all types of jobs, and a supportive environment that enables you to reach new heights in your career and be what you want to be. We provide: Sign-On & Relocation Bonus incentives (when applicable) Comprehensive health benefits that start day one Student Loan Repayment Assistance & Reimbursement Programs Family-focused benefits Wellness incentives Ongoing mentorship and leadership programs And more! Description Performs 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. 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. Performs preventive maintenance on laboratory instruments and calibrates equipment and instruments as required. May serve as key operator for implementation of new equipment and procedures. Prepares reagents as needed. Monitors and ensures adequate inventory supply. Responsible for quality control. Assists in gathering data to monitor quality improvement standards and in preparing reports. Evaluates the validity of acceptable specimens and test results; compares them to previous results and other laboratory data. Identifies critical values, confirms and reports following standard operating procedures. In complex cases, evaluates all information and determines whether test results should be released, repeated, or referred to a pathologist. Maintains accurate and complete documentation of patient information, equipment, and test results to comply with regulations. Documents corrective actions taken for out of range test values. Maintains clean, orderly and safe work area. Performs required calculation and reports results by phone and/or computer. Audits computer reports to ensure that scheduled tests have been completed. Assists in gathering data to monitor quality improvement standards and in preparing reports. May independently research and assist in development of new procedures; compile and evaluate data and perform statistical analyses. May be responsible for section's data base files and/or assist in software testing. May teach medical technology theory and techniques while providing guidance to lower level technologists; develop teaching plans and student assessment tools; prepare written examinations. May perform venipuncture or capillary puncture to obtain blood specimen. Perform other related duties as required. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor's degree in Medical Laboratory Science or Medical Technology, or a chemical, physical or biological science. Other bachelor's degree will be accepted if graduated from an accredited school and science and math coursework meet requirements of certifying agency. Bachelor's degree may be waived for a medical technologist who was ASCP certified in the years prior to the bachelor's degree requirement by ASCP and a HEW/HHS technologist certified by Health and Human Services. Certified by one of the following accreditation agencies: MT (ASCP), MLS (ASCP), MT (AMT), MT (HHS or HEW), MT (AAB), generalist or categorical if applicable. Two years experience required. Additional Details PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS (Medium): 20-50 lbs; 0-33% of the work day (occasionally); 11-25 lbs, 34-66% of the workday (frequently); 01-10 lbs, 67-100% of the workday (constantly); Lifting 50 lbs max; Carrying of objects up to 25 lbs; Occasional to frequent standing & walking, Occasional sitting, Close eye work (computers, typing, reading, writing), Physical demands may vary depending on assigned work area and work tasks. Emory is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law. Emory Healthcare is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. Please contact Emory Healthcare’s Human Resources at careers@emoryhealthcare.org. Please note that one week's advance notice is preferred.

Responsibilities

The Medical Lab Scientist performs various laboratory tests and procedures on patient specimens to assist in diagnosis and treatment. Responsibilities include quality control, preventive maintenance, and documentation of test results.