What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Laboratory Tech (FT) - Sylvania, GA position at Optim?
Optim Medical Center - Screven is seeking a full time Medical Laboratory Technician for our Sylvania, GA location.
Essential Job Responsibilities:
- Performing phlebotomy and preparing specimen for in-house and reference lab testing.
- Performs technical lab functions including operating automated chemistry, hematology, immunology, and urinalysis instruments under the supervision of the Medical Technologist.
- Performs manual tests in accordance with detailed instructions.
- Verifies quality control according to laboratory protocol and is accurate in record keeping.
- Reports test results following clinical protocols under supervision of Medical Technologist, alerting physicians or nurses immediately of critical and abnormal results.
- Assists Medical Technologist with maintaining instruments, equipment and inventory of supplies.
- Complies with all quality assurance policies and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations related to safety, cleanliness, and infection control.
- Operate effectively in LIS and office EMR computer systems.
- Duties may vary as need arises.
Required skills:
- Good analytical judgment and the ability to work under pressure
- Manual dexterity and normal color vision
- Integrated computer systems experience
Education and Training
- Associate degree or certificate from accredited Medical Laboratory Technician program
- Current AMT or ASCP license/registry (or equivalent) required
- 2 years lab experience, preferably in clinical office lab
Optim offers: Competitive Pay, Excellent Benefit Plan including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, FSA, LTD and STD, Vacation, Personal Time Off and Sick Leave, Holiday Pay, 401K plan