Medical Lab Tech at 5000 Wellstar Medical Group, LLC

Douglasville, Georgia, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

03 Jul, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

04 Apr, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Laboratory testing, Clinical analysis, Quality assurance, Specimen identification, Critical thinking, Data interpretation, Laboratory instrumentation, Regulatory compliance, Laboratory information system, Organizational skills, Time management, Communication, Problem resolution, Safety standards

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

How would you like to work in a place where your contributions and ideas are valued? A place where you can serve with compassion, pursue excellence and honor every voice? At Wellstar, our mission is simple, yet powerful: to enhance the health and well-being of every person we serve. We are proud to have become a shining example of what's possible when the brightest professionals dedicate themselves to making a difference in the healthcare industry, and in people's lives. Work Shift Evening (United States of America) Wellstar Douglas in Douglasville, Georgia is seeking a FT Medical Lab Tech. This role is under the general supervision of the Supervisor, Manager or Laboratory Director, permits the Medical Laboratory Technician to perform tests requiring limited skill and responsibility and exercise independent judgment minimally, as competency is demonstrated. Accuracy: Maintains acceptable accuracy in-patient, quality assurance, proficiency and competency testing. Critical Thinking: Uses clinical/theoretical knowledge to analyze, investigate, interpret and report lab data. Job Knowledge: Maintains current personal training, education and practice of policies and procedures. Productivity: Practices organizational skills for efficient of time, materials, cost and availability of lab data. Communication: Practices information monitoring, investigation, resolution and hand-off to team members. Performs other duties as assigned. Core Responsibilities and Essential Functions: Maintains acceptable accuracy in patient, quality assurance, proficiency and competency testing. a. Meets department standard for correct patient or specimen identification b. Meets department standard for error rate in testing or reporting patient or QC results c. Consistently documents investigation and correct interpretation of QA failures or trends d. Earns acceptable scores in proficiency testing and personnel competency testing e. Maintains instrumentation for testing Uses clinical/theoretical knowledge to analyze, investigate, interpret and report lab data a. Reports lab data accurately and in a timely manner b. Recognizes the relationship between lab data and clinical findings or expectation c. Initiates investigation of problems and works to resolution d. Interprets information from multiple sources Practices information monitoring, investigation, resolution and hand-off to team members. a. Complies with Pending Log procedure for tracking laboratory test status b. Documents in the LIS all elements of the Notification Value Call procedure c. Hands-off information to others according to the department procedure and chain of command d. Adheres to WellStar's Standards of Behavior in a consistent fashion e. Takes personal responsibility for correction action on constructive criticism. Practices organizational skills for efficiency of time, materials, cost and completing testing. a. Meets deadlines for turn-around times required by the department b. Meets department-defined standards for organizational skills c. Meets department productivity standards d. Practices cost-efficient work processes that maintain high quality laboratory data. e. Maintains current personal training, education and practice of policies and procedures Maintains current knowledge and practice of WellStar Policies and procedures, including LIS. a. Demonstrates adequate knowledge of laboratory regulatory compliance b. Practices all WellStar and Laboratory Safety Standards c. Participates in meetings, committees, task forces and project teams d. Completes monthly, quarterly, or yearly educational requirements. e. Performs other duties as assigned f. Complies with all WellStar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct. Required Minimum Education: Associates Medical Technology or Other / Certificate Medical Technology Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s): All certifications are required upon hire unless otherwise stated. MLT(AAB) - Medical Laboratory Technician or MLT(AMT) - Medical Laboratory Technician or MLT(ASCP) - Medical Laboratory Technician Additional License(s) and Certification(s): For persons who possess the technician qualifications and have recently moved into the state or completed the academic and/or training requirements, they may be temporarily classified once as technicians for eighteen (18) months to afford them an opportunity to successfully complete an approved qualifying examination. within 1-1/2 Yrs Required Required Minimum Experience: Minimum 1 year Laboratory experience Preferred Required Minimum Skills: a. Accuracy: Maintains acceptable accuracy in-patient, quality assurance, proficiency and competency testing. b. Critical Thinking: Uses clinical/theoretical knowledge to analyze, investigate, interpret and report lab data. c. Job Knowledge: Maintains current personal training, education and practice of policies and procedures. d. Productivity: Practices organizational skills for efficient of time, materials, cost and availability of lab data. e. Communication: Practices information monitoring, investigation, resolution and hand-off to team members Join us and discover the support to do more meaningful work—and enjoy a more rewarding life. Connect with the most integrated health system in Georgia, and start a future that gives you more. Nationally ranked and locally recognized for our high-quality care and inclusive culture, Wellstar is one of Georgia’s largest and most integrated healthcare systems. Every day, 24,000+ of us work together to provide personalized care for patients at every age and stage of life – and our team members are the foundation of that care. Mission, Vision & Values At a time when the healthcare industry is changing rapidly, Wellstar remains committed to exceeding patients’ and team members’ expectations, while transforming healthcare delivery. OUR MISSION: To enhance the health and well-being of every person we serve. OUR VISION: Deliver world-class healthcare to every person, every time. OUR VALUES: We serve with compassion We pursue excellence We honor every voice Culture of Excellence Wellstar consistently receives attention and accolades from national organizations that set the standards for world-class care. Our system-wide practice of safety principles, assessing and addressing errors and seeking feedback from our patients and customers continually earns recognition for advances in safety and quality. Featured on the FORTUNE “100 Best Companies to Work For” list and Seramount 100 Best Companies list, we not only provide top-notch care for our patients, but also foster the culture of Wellstar as a Great Place to Work.

Responsibilities

The Medical Laboratory Technician performs laboratory tests with accuracy while maintaining quality assurance and proficiency standards. They are responsible for analyzing, interpreting, and reporting lab data while adhering to safety protocols and organizational policies.