Medical Lab Tech, Evenings
Summary
Performs and analyzes medical lab tests on patient samples during evening shifts using standard lab procedures and required certifications.
Overview
Performs testing which requires limited skill and responsibility and a minimal exercise of independent judgment for which the technician has demonstrated competency. Under supervision as defined by CMS, performs general tests on patients of all ages which regularly require a professional level of knowledge to execute, interpret, and/or analyze in an accurate and timely manner.
Responsibilities
Performs testing which requires limited skill and responsibility and a minimal exercise of independent judgment for which the technician has demonstrated competency. Under supervision as defined by CMS, performs general tests on patients of all ages which regularly require a professional level of knowledge to execute, interpret, and/or analyze in an accurate and timely manner.
Qualifications
Education
- H.S. Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) Required
- Associate’s Degree in clinical laboratory science, biomedical science, medical technology, or in a life / biological science (biology, biochemistry, microbiology, etc.) Preferred
Work Experience
- No experience required Required
- 1 year of supervised clinical experience as a medical laboratory technician in a clinical laboratory Preferred
Licenses and Certifications
- Certification as one of the following according to the qualifications through the State of Georgia Department of Community Health, Healthcare Facility, Clinical Laboratory regulations. Upon Hire Required
- MLT - Medical Technician - Certified from ASCP or
- Licensed Clinical Lab Technologist Certification as an AMT (American Medical Technologists) or
- ASCP - American Society of Clinical Pathologist clinical laboratory technician by the American Society of Clinical Pathologists (ASCP), or AAB (American Association of Bioanalysts) or
- A person who recently moved to the state of Georgia or who has recently completed the academic and training/experience requirements may be temporarily classified as a technologist or technician for eighteen (18) months only to afford the person an opportunity to complete an approved qualifying examination successfully. AAB provisional certification not accepted Required