Lab Tech Specialist

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• And more

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 a Lab Tech Specialist II who is a certified medical laboratory technologist with a background in Core Lab, Blood Bank, and Media Lab specialties. 

Shift: 10am - 8:30pm, Monday/Tuesday/Thursday/Friday

• Develops, tests, and establishes new laboratory procedures. Coordinates their implementation and evaluation.
• Identifies, troubleshoots, and solves complex problems.
• Makes internal and external presentations regarding advanced laboratory topics.
• Field tests and evaluates reagents and equipment for use in the laboratory; recommends the purchase of new equipment or supplies.
• Participates in professional activities and organizations to maintain knowledge of current trends, practices, and developments.
• Assists other laboratory supervisory personnel in developing and monitoring the quality of laboratory procedures to ensure results remain within established control levels.
• Develops and conducts in-service training and continuing education programs for technologists.
• Performs related responsibilities as required.

Required Qualifications:

• Blood Bank experience
• Media Lab experience

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in medical technology, clinical lab science or a chemical, physical or biological science.
• Other bachelor's degree will be accepted if graduated from an accredited school of medical technology or if science and math coursework meet requirement of certifying agency.
• Education Exception: 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.
• Bachelors degree may be waived for histotechnologists with HT (ASCP) or HTL (ASCP).
• Two years required with five years of related laboratory experience preferred.
• Positions in this classification may require certification in a particular laboratory specialty.

JOIN OUR TEAM TODAY! Emory Healthcare (EHC), part of Emory University (EUV), is the most comprehensive academic health system in Georgia and the first and only in Georgia with a Magnet® designated ambulatory practice. We are made up of 11 hospitals-4 Magnet® designated, the Emory Clinic, and more than 425 provider locations. The Emory Healthcare Network, established in 2011, is the largest clinically integrated network in Georgia, with more than 3,450 physicians concentrating in 70 different subspecialties. 

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ACCOMODATIONS: EHC will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. To request this document in an alternate format or to request a reasonable accommodation, please contact the Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.” 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS (Medium): 20-50 lbs; 0-33% of the work day (occasionally); 11-25 lbs, 34-66% of the workday (frequently); 01-10 lbs, 67-100% of the workday (constantly); Lifting 50 lbs max; Carrying of objects up to 25 lbs; Occasional to frequent standing & walking, Occasional sitting, Close eye work (computers, typing, reading, writing), Physical demands may vary depending on assigned work area and work tasks.

ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS: Factors affecting environment conditions may vary depending on the assigned work area and tasks. Environmental exposures include, but are not limited to: Blood-borne pathogen exposure Bio-hazardous waste Chemicals/gases/fumes/vapors Communicable diseases Electrical shock, Floor Surfaces, Hot/Cold Temperatures, Indoor/Outdoor conditions, Latex, Lighting, Patient care/handling injuries, Radiation, Shift work, Travel may be required. Use of personal protective equipment, including respirators, environmental conditions may vary depending on assigned work area and work tasks.