Medical Lab Tech

Company: WellStar Health System
Location: Marietta
Posted on: January 12, 2021

Job Description:

At WellStar, we all share common goals. That's what makes us so successful - and such an integral part of our communities. We want the same things, for our organization, for our patients, and for our colleagues. As the--most integrated healthcare provider--in Georgia, this means we pride ourselves on investing in the communities that we serve. We continue to provide innovative care models, focused on improving quality and access to healthcare.Responsibilities The Medical Laboratory Technician performs tests requiring limited skill and responsibility and exercises 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.Job Requirements:Required Minimum Education* Associates degree or meet qualifications as defined by CLIA and the State of Georgia for a laboratory technician.Required Minimum Certification: MLT or equivalent from an accrediting agency approved by Georgia Department ofCommunity Health. (ASPC, NCA, AMT, AAB or another agency approved by the Georgia Department of CommunityHealth) AAB certified individuals must have completed a formalized training program that includes clinical rotations orhave three years of experience as a Medical Laboratory Technician in a hospital laboratory. For persons who possessthe technician qualifications and have recently moved into the state or completed the academic and/or trainingrequirements, they may be temporarily classified once as technicians for eighteen (18) months to afford them anopportunity to successfully complete an approved qualifying examination.Required Minimum Experience* One year of Laboratory experience preferred.

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