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Emory Healthcare

Medical Lab Scientist / Blood Bank

Emory Healthcare, Atlanta, Georgia, United States, 30383

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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. We're seeking an experienced

Medical Lab Scientist / Medical Technologist

with a

Blood Bank

background.

Benefits

Sign-On and Relocation bonus incentives for evenings/nights

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

Responsibilities

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.

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.

May serve as key operator for implementation of new equipment and procedures.

In complex cases, evaluates all information and determines whether test results should be released, repeated, or referred to a pathologist. Refers abnormal or unexpected results to the appropriate individual(s).

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.

May teach medical technology theory and techniques while providing guidance to lower level technologists; develop teaching plans and student assessment tools; prepare written examinations.

May perform venipuncture or capillary puncture to obtain blood specimen.

Perform other related duties as required.

Shifts

2:30pm - 1:00am, rotating weekends & holidays (differential eligible)

6:00pm - 6:30am, rotating weekends & holidays (differential eligible)

Minimum Qualifications

Blood Bank specific experience

Bachelor's degree in Medical Laboratory Science or Medical Technology, or a chemical, physical or biological science

Other bachelor's degree will be accepted if graduated from an accredited school and science and math coursework meet requirements of certifying agency

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

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

Two years experience required

Emory Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer. 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. One week's advance notice is preferred.

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