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Medical Technologist I
Job Details
- Job Ref:
- JR-13610
- Location:
- Newnan, GA 30263
- Category:
- Pathology/Clinical Laboratory
- Job Type:
- Full-time
- Pay Rate:
- $27.76 - $45.67 per hour
Medical Technologist I
Join the transformative team at City of Hope, where we're changing lives and making a real difference in the fight against cancer, diabetes, and other life-threatening illnesses. City of Hope’s growing national system includes its Los Angeles campus, a network of clinical care locations across Southern California, a new cancer center in Orange County, California, and treatment facilities in Atlanta, Chicago and Phoenix. our dedicated and compassionate employees are driven by a common mission: To deliver the cures of tomorrow to the people who need them today.
The successful candidate:
This is an Evening Shift position.
Under the general supervision of the Director of the Laboratory, the Medical Technologist performs a variety of routine and complex laboratory tests on body fluids and substances, requiring independent judgment, with speed and accuracy. The efforts of the individual(s) in this position, in collaboration with other health care professionals, provide data for the most accurate diagnosis or individual treatment of diseases for optimum patient outcomes.
Performs routine and complex medical laboratory tests, procedures and analyses.
Ensures that all laboratory tests are performed in accordance with established standards
Maintains the use of automated and computerized instruments including recognition of instrument malfunction and resolution with appropriate corrective actions.
Evaluates results of Quality Control procedures and implements corrective action when indicated.
Evaluates the validity of test results; understands clinical implications; notifies primary caregiver of critical test results.
Documents and maintains the appropriate records required by the hospital and laboratory accrediting agencies.
Develops and maintains current procedure and policy manuals based upon defined accrediting agency standards.
Minimum Education
Requires Degree in Medical Technology or equivalent. (BS Degree in Medical Technology or Clinical Laboratory Science; Associate Degree in Medical Laboratory Technology with MT certification.
Minimum Experience
Prefer a minimum of 2 years hospital or clinic experience.
Required Licensure/Certifications
Certification required (ASCP, AMT or AAB) or eligible to take exam. Must successfully complete certification (ASCP, AMT or AAB) within 18 months of completed graduation from an accredited college or university.
City of Hope is an equal opportunity employer. To learn more about our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, please click here.
To learn more about our comprehensive benefits, click here: Benefits Information