Lab Technician Specialist

at  Emory Healthcare

7AM - 3:30PM / FULL TIME / 40 HOURS

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 Lab Tech Specialist II who is a certified Medical Laboratory Technologist or Scientist with a background in Blood Bank / Transfusion Service.

• Develops, tests, and establishes new laboratory procedures. Coordinates their implementation and evaluation.
• Identifies, troubleshoots, and solves complex problems.
• Makes internal and external presentations regarding advanced laboratory topics.
• Field tests and evaluates reagents and equipment for use in the laboratory; recommends the purchase of new equipment or supplies.
• Participates in professional activities and organizations to maintain knowledge of current trends, practices, and developments.
• Assists other laboratory supervisory personnel in developing and monitoring the quality of laboratory procedures to ensure results remain within established control levels.
• Develops and conducts in-service training and continuing education programs for technologists.
• Performs related responsibilities as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in medical technology, clinical lab science or a chemical, physical or biological science.
• Other bachelor’s degree will be accepted if graduated from an accredited school of medical technology or if science and math coursework meet requirement of certifying agency.
• Education Exception: 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.
• Bachelors degree may be waived for histotechnologists with HT (ASCP) or HTL (ASCP).
• Two years required with five years of related laboratory experience preferred.
• Positions in this classification may require certification in a particular laboratory specialty.
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  ACCOMODATIONS: EHC will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. To request this document in an alternate format or to request a reasonable accommodation, please contact the Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.”
  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.
  ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS: Factors affecting environment conditions may vary depending on the assigned work area and tasks. Environmental exposures include, but are not limited to: Blood-borne pathogen exposure Bio-hazardous waste Chemicals/gases/fumes/vapors Communicable diseases Electrical shock, Floor Surfaces, Hot/Cold Temperatures, Indoor/Outdoor conditions, Latex, Lighting, Patient care/handling injuries, Radiation, Shift work, Travel may be required. Use of personal protective equipment, including respirators, environmental conditions may vary depending on assigned work area and work tasks

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