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. Emory Medical Laboratory supports the EMORY HEALTHCARE missions of clinical care, education, and research by demonstrating the core values of:
EXCELLENCE: in technology and consultative services,-
CARING: by staff and faculty for those we serve, and
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INTEGRITY: in our interactions with customers, colleagues, and ourselves.
Description:
If you are an experienced Medical Technologist with a background in Blood Bank, we are looking for you!
Shift: Primarly Weekend Evenings (and other shifts)
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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.
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Upholds the values of the organization including providing and demonstrating exemplary customer service skills throughout the preanalytical, analytical and post analytical processes.
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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.
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Performs preventive maintenance on laboratory instruments and calibrates equipment and instruments as required.
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Operates laboratory equipment and troubleshoots equipment and instrument malfunctions.
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May serve as key operator for implementation of new equipment and procedures.
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Prepares reagents as needed. Monitors and ensures adequate inventory supply.
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May be responsible for ordering.
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Responsible for quality control.
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Assists in gathering data to monitor quality improvement standards and in preparing reports.
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Evaluates the validity of acceptable specimens and test results; compares them to previous results and other laboratory data.
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Identifies critical values, confirms and reports following standard operating procedures.
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In complex cases, evaluates all information and determines whether test results should be released, repeated, or referred to a pathologist.
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Refers abnormal or unexpected results to the appropriate individual(s).
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Maintains accurate and complete documentation of patient information, equipment, and test results to comply with regulations.
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Documents corrective actions taken for out of range test values.
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Maintains clean, orderly and safe work area.
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May serve on laboratory's safety committee; write and maintain safety and infection control policies and procedures, and ensure correct Safety Data Sheets are maintained.
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Complies with hospital and laboratory safety and infection control policies and procedures to prevent exposure to infectious materials.
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May monitor staff during safety compliance audits or drills. Performs required calculation and reports results by phone and/or computer.
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Audits computer reports to ensure that scheduled tests have been completed.
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Assists in gathering data to monitor quality improvement standards and in preparing reports.
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May independently research and assist in development of new procedures; compile and evaluate data and perform statistical analyses.
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May be responsible for section's data base files and/or assist in software testing.
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Educates staff and students by demonstrating procedures and assisting in orientation and continuing education activities.
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May teach medical technology theory and techniques while providing guidance to lower level technologists; develop teaching plans and student assessment tools; prepare written examinations.
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Attends educational in-services as appropriate.
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Maintains certification as required.
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Works with leader to formulate plan for professional development.
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Participates in professional activities and organizations to maintain knowledge of current trends, practices, and developments.
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May perform venipuncture or capillary puncture to obtain blood specimen.
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Perform other related duties as required.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
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Bachelor's degree in Medical Laboratory Science or Medical Technology, or a chemical, physical or biological science.
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Other bachelor's degree will be accepted if graduated from an accredited school and science and math coursework meet requirements of certifying agency.
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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.
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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.
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Two years experience required.
Medical Technologist I-III, Salary: $25.37 - $53.62/hour
- The grade and salary of the position are based on specific criteria met within the qualifications of each level, relevant experience, skills, performance and internal equity.
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This position is eligible for shift differentials.
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.