Emory

Medical Lab Technician Mobile Screening Unit

Division
Emory Univ Hosp-Midtown
Campus Location
Atlanta, GA, 30322
Campus Location
US-GA-Atlanta
Department
EHM Mobile Prostate Screening
Job Type
Regular Full-Time
Job Number
145814
Job Category
Laboratory
Schedule
Other
Standard Hours
40 Hours
Hourly Minimum
USD $20.86/Hr.
Hourly Midpoint
USD $27.94/Hr.

Overview

Be inspired. Be rewarded. Belong.

At Emory Healthcare we fuel your professional journey with better benefits, valuable resources, ongoing mentorship and leadership programs for all types of jobs, and a supportive environment that enables you to reach new heights in your career and be what you want to be. We provide:

 

  • Comprehensive health benefits that start day 1 
  • Student Loan Repayment Assistance & Reimbursement Programs 
  • Family-focused benefits  
  • Wellness incentives 
  • Ongoing mentorship, development, and leadership programs 
  • And more

Description

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 an ethusiastic and certified Medical Lab Technician II who will support the Mobile Prostate Screening Unit, attending community based gatherings and events to conduct health screenings. This individual:

 

  • With supervisory oversight, performs various laboratory tests and procedures while adhering to standard operating procedures to assist in the diagnosis, study and treatment, or prevention of disease.
  • May perform tests in one scientific discipline or perform selected tests in multiple disciplines or areas provided competency is established.
    • Disciplines may include selected hematological, chemical, histological, immunohematological and microbiological procedures and microscopic evaluations on serum, urine, body fluids, and feces.
  • Operates and troubleshoots laboratory equipment malfunctions. May set up new equipment.
  • Prepares reagents as needed.
  • Perform inventory and assists in ordering lab supplies.
  • Responsible for quality control.
  • Documents corrective actions taken for out of range test values.
  • Evaluates the validity of test results; compares them to previous results and other laboratory data.
  • In complex cases, evaluates all information and determines whether test results should be released, repeated, or referred to a pathologist or to the appropriate individual(s).
  • Calculates results when necessary and reports results by phone and/or computer.
  • May perform venipuncture as required.
  • Perform other related duties as required.

 

Shift Information:

 

  • Full-Time, Varied Shift, based upon scheduled events
  • Potential to work weekends, based upon scheduled events

 

Minimum Qualifications:

 

  • Associate's degree from an accredited Medical Laboratory Technician program or 60 college semester hours including chemistry and 13 months of training in an NAACLS approved program or two years of college and graduation from a 12 month military laboratory training program.
  • Two years relevant experience required.
  • Certified MLT (ASCP), MLT (AMT), or MLT (AAB) required.

 

JOIN OUR TEAM TODAY! Emory Healthcare (EHC), part of Emory University (EUV), is the most comprehensive academic health system in Georgia and the first and only in Georgia with a Magnet® designated ambulatory practice. We are made up of 11 hospitals-4 Magnet® designated, the Emory Clinic, and more than 425 provider locations. The Emory Healthcare Network, established in 2011, is the largest clinically integrated network in Georgia, with more than 3,450 physicians concentrating in 70 different subspecialties. 

Additional Details

Emory is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law.

 

Emory Healthcare is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. Please contact Emory Healthcare’s Human Resources at careers@emoryhealthcare.org. Please note that one week's advance notice is preferred.

 

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. The above statements are intended to describe the work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of the personnel so classified.

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.

Options

Sorry the Share function is not working properly at this moment. Please refresh the page and try again later.
Share on your newsfeed

Connect With Us!