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Medical Technologist II – Microbiology
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Perform 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. Uphold the values of the organization including providing and demonstrating exemplary customer service skills throughout the pre-analytical, analytical and post analytical processes. 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. Perform preventive maintenance on laboratory instruments and calibrate equipment and instruments as required. Operate laboratory equipment and troubleshoot equipment and instrument malfunctions. May serve as key operator for implementation of new equipment and procedures. Multiple openings available.
Required Minimum Qualifications:
Education / Experience: Bachelor's degree in Medical Laboratory Science, Medical Technology or related field of study and two (2) years of experience as a Medical Technologist or related role where required experience gained.
Certification: Certification by one of the following accreditation agencies: American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP), the American Medical Technologists (AMT), the National Credentialing Agency for Laboratory Personnel (NCA), the American Association of Bioanalysts (ABB), or another agency approved by the GA Department of Community Health, generalist or categorical if applicable.
Skills:
Microbiology specimen processing: stools, urines, tissues, body fluids, misc.;
Gram stains;
Plate Reading: Blood, Wounds, Respiratory, Body fluid / CSF, Urine;
Susceptibility testing;
Ensuring compliance with quality, safety, or infection control standards;
Appropriately utilizing, calibrating, configuring or troubleshooting laboratory instruments; and
Maintaining accurate and complete documentation of patient information, equipment, and test results.
HOURS: Nightshift
LOCATION: 1364 Clifton Road N.E., Atlanta, GA 30322
CONTACT: Apply online at https://www.emoryhealthcare.org/careers/ or send resume to careers@emoryhealthcare.org and reference job title and location.
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.
Emory Healthcare is the most comprehensive health care system in Georgia. We offer 11 hospitals, the Emory Clinic, more than 250 provider locations, and more than 2,800 physicians specializing in 70 different medical subspecialties. Meaning we can provide treatments and services that may not be available at local community hospitals. That's the Emory Difference.
