Medical Laboratory Technician
Northeast Georgia Health System
Medical Laboratory Technician
Northeast Georgia Health System
Non-profit health system delivering regional care
Job Category:
Allied HealthWork Shift/Schedule:
8 Hr Morning - AfternoonNortheast Georgia Health System is rooted in a foundation of improving the health of our communities.
Responsible for prioritizing testing procedures and completing those procedures in an accurate and timely manner to facilitate rapid patient recovery. Maintains proper records of all tests done in accordance with regulatory system requirements. This position will care for patients in the neonate, infant, child, adolescent, adult and geriatric age groups. Employee performs clinical duties in accordance with population specific guidelines and adheres to National Patient Safety Goals as outlined in policy and procedures.
Licensure or other certifications: Must complete ASCP, NCA, or AMT certification within 6 months of hire. Current BLS certification required or must be obtained within 30 days of hire.
Educational Requirements: High School Diploma or GED and MLT training through accredited school.
Minimum Experience:
Other:
Preferred Licensure or other certifications:
Preferred Educational Requirements:
Preferred Experience: Two (2) to three (3) years (not including internship and education) lab or back office experience.
Other:
Basic Computer Skills
Analytical Skills
Communication Skills
Correctly completes routine and stat testing in established time frame with less than three discrepancies per year as documented by variance report.
Performs analysis independently according to established criteria.
Maintains accurate records and documentation.
Consults with technologist, section head or pathologist on questionable or unusual test results with no more than three documented discrepancies per year.
Inputs data accurately into the computer system.
Regularly provides suggestions for quality improvement in the laboratory.
Attends at least 80% of all Continuing Education.
Orders and restocks supplies.
Weight Lifted: Up to 50 lbs, Frequently 31-65% of time
Weight Carried: Up to 20 lbs, Occasionally 0-30% of time
Vision: Moderate, Frequently 31-65% of time
Kneeling/Stooping/Bending: Occasionally 0-30% Standing/Walking: Frequently 31-65%
Pushing/Pulling: Occasionally 0-30%
Intensity of Work: Occasionally 0-30%
Job Requires: Reading, Writing, Reasoning, Talking, Keyboarding, Driving
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Northeast Georgia Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will not tolerate discrimination in employment on the basis of race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, disability, ethnicity, national origin, marital status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected classification or status.
Non-profit health system delivering regional care
Northeast Georgia Health System operates a non-profit network of hospitals, clinics, and specialty centers that serves more than 1 million people, including five hospitals and numerous outpatient locations. Its care is delivered through coordinated teams across Northeast Georgia Medical Center, Northeast Georgia Physicians Group, and the Georgia Heart Institute, with extensive cardiology services and multi-specialty coverage. NGHS differentiates itself by combining a large, integrated regional system with an employed physician group and a leading heart program, offering broad access and coordinated care across many locations and services. The mission is to improve community health by providing high-quality, accessible care and advancing heart and vascular health through clinical expertise and research.
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