Medical Lab Tech - FT - Days - Augusta, GA
Wellstar Health System
Summary
Accountable for performing a variety of qualitative and quantitative laboratory tests, both manual and automated, of varying complexity to be utilized in the diagnosis and treatment of disease. Other duties include: responsibility for documentation of all activities, monitoring supplies; compliance with all regulatory and accreditation requirements related to safety and laboratory testing; face to face and telephone customer service; computer data entry and retrieval; workplace cleanliness and maintenance. Follows all laboratory and hospital policies and procedures.
Job description
Job Summary
Accountable for performing a variety of qualitative and quantitative laboratory tests, both manual and automated, of varying complexity to be utilized in the diagnosis and treatment of disease. Other duties include: responsibility for documentation of all activities, monitoring supplies; compliance with all regulatory and accreditation requirements related to safety and laboratory testing; face to face and telephone customer service; computer data entry and retrieval; workplace cleanliness and maintenance. Follows all laboratory and hospital policies and procedures.
Core Responsibilities and Essential Functions
- Analyzes patient samples and evaluates the reliability of test results according to age, gender, and specimen acceptability criteria prior to releasing information for use in patient care and treatment.
- Performs calibration procedures, and analyzes and verifies the acceptability of Quality Control values prior to analyzing patient samples.
- Participates in assigned proficiency surveys, performance improvement activities, and mandatory continuing education programs.
- Performs and documents routine maintenance and minor instrument repairs.
- Performs Laboratory and Hospital Information Systems (LIS and HIS) computer functions involved in preanalytic, analytic, and postanalytic processes.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Complies with all Wellstar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct.
Required Minimum Education
Associates Biology or Associates Chemistry or Associates Other / Related Field or Other / Certificate Other / Related Field.
Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s)
All certifications are required upon hire unless otherwise stated. MLT(ASCP) - Medical Laboratory Technician or MLT(AAB) - Medical Laboratory Technician or MT(AAB) - Medical Technologist or MT(HEW) - Medical Technologist or MT(ASCP) - Medical Technologist or LABTECH - Clinical Lab Tech. Also acceptable: CLT (NCA) Upon Hire Required.
Required Minimum Experience
Education clarification: Scientific based Associates degree required, or completion of MLT program (technical school/diploma program) which qualifies candidate to take the certification exam. Required. Minimum 1 year in a CLIA accredited laboratory Preferred.
Required Minimum Skills
- Extensive organizational skills
- Basic computer knowledge
- Experience in using epic, any LIS, Microsoft software, Outlook, Remisol, etc. - PREFERRED
Requirements
- Associates degree in Biology, Chemistry, or related field, or completion of MLT program
- MLT(ASCP) or MLT(AAB) or MT(AAB) or MT(HEW) or MT(ASCP) or LABTECH certification required upon hire
- CLT (NCA) certification acceptable upon hire
- Minimum 1 year in a CLIA accredited laboratory preferred
- Extensive organizational skills
- Basic computer knowledge
- Experience with Epic, LIS, Microsoft software, Outlook, Remisol preferred
Company overview
Wellstar Health System is one of Georgia's largest and most comprehensive integrated healthcare systems, founded in 1993 and headquartered in Marietta, Georgia. As a non-profit health system, Wellstar operates with a mission to enhance the health and well-being of every person it serves through its PeopleCare approach. The system employs approximately 29,469 to 33,000 team members across multiple hospitals, health parks, medical offices, outpatient centers, pediatric centers, nursing facilities, and hospice and home care services. Wellstar is nationally recognized for operating Georgia's largest integrated trauma network and features the second-largest Emergency Department in the United States. The organization provides more than $1 billion annually in charity care and community programs, demonstrating its commitment to community health. Wellstar has earned numerous accolades including recognition on Fortune's 100 Best Companies to Work For, Best Workplaces in Health Care, and PEOPLE Companies that Care lists. The system embraces innovation through its venture firm Catalyst by Wellstar, which nurtures early-stage healthcare companies, and maintains academic partnerships with institutions like the Medical College of Georgia for caregiver training. With specialties spanning cardiovascular care, oncology, women's health, pediatrics, musculoskeletal services, and numerous other medical disciplines, Wellstar delivers comprehensive healthcare across all stages of life.