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Duties:
Job Summary

• Performs laboratory analysis on received specimens, providing clinical information for diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of diseases.
• Responsible for overall quality, efficiency, and safety in the performance of assigned technical duties.

Essential Functions

• Demonstrates proficiency and follows testing procedures and policies by adherence to quality assurance guidelines for equipment and work area, documenting corrective action to any non-conforming event.
• Prepares reagents, maintains an adequate supply of materials for test procedures and manages inventory to effectively reduce departmental waste/expense.
• Exercises clinical judgment in assessing priorities while identifying, problem solving and offering solutions to test systems through the appropriate department channels, i.e.
• contacts hotline to troubleshoot with a specialist when necessary to resolve the issue or set-up service when appropriate.
• Assists with review and revision of procedures and documentation related to accreditation, adhering to all regulatory requirements for various authorities, including but not limited to CAP, TJC, OSHA.
• Maintains clear, real-time communications shift-to-shift and with leadership regarding issues, concerns and problems which may affect patient care or the operation of the department.
• Participates in planning and implementing change through participation in staff meetings, task forces or projects.
• Participates in competency assessment program, where qualified.

Physical Requirements

• Works in a fast-paced clinical environment.
• Works in an area which contains biohazardous (infectious) materials along with chemical, fire, and mechanical hazards.
• Duties may involve standing, walking, stretching, stooping, bending, and lifting light (20 pound) to moderately heavy (50 pound) loads.

Skills:

• Bachelor's degree required, MT, MLS, or equivalent registry eligible.
• MT (ASCP) or MLS(ASCP) or equivalent required within one year of hire.

Education:

• Bachelor's degree required, MT, MLS or equivalent registry eligible.

Additional Information:

• Schedule: Variable 7 on 7 off 3rd
• The worker must either live within 45 minutes of the facility or be relocating to the area.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $27.64 - $34.55 per hour

Benefits:

• Health insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift

Ability to Relocate:

• Rome, GA 30165: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person