Medical Lab Scientist II at Emory Healthcare

Atlanta, Georgia, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

01 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

03 Mar, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Microbiology, Laboratory Tests, Customer Service, Biological Tests, Chemical Tests, Hematological Tests, Immunological Tests, Immunohematological Tests, Serological Tests, Instrument Maintenance, Equipment Calibration, Troubleshooting, Molecular Microbiology Testing, PCR, Quality Control, Infection Control

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Description EXTERNAL WEBSITE POSTING TITLE: Medical Technologist II – Microbiology (multiple openings) Duties: 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. SHIFT: Night shift LOCATION: Emory Healthcare, Inc., 1364 Clifton Rd. N.E., Atlanta, GA 30322 REQUIREMENTS: Bachelor's degree in Medical Laboratory Science, Medical Technology or related field of study and two (2) years of experience as a Medical Technologist or related role where required experience gained SPECIAL SKILLS: Also requires 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; and Maintaining accurate and complete documentation of patient information, equipment, and test results to comply with regulations. CONTACT: Apply online at https://www.emoryhealthcare.org/careers/ or send resume to careers@emoryhealthcare.org and reference job title and location. 88051217.v1-IMMIGRATION

Responsibilities

The role involves performing various laboratory tests and procedures on patient specimens, adhering to standard operating procedures to aid in diagnosis, study, treatment, or disease prevention. Responsibilities also include performing preventive maintenance, calibrating equipment, operating laboratory instruments, and potentially serving as a key operator for new equipment implementation.