Medical Technologist - $25-37 per hour
Phoebe Putney Health System is seeking a Medical Technologist for a job in Albany, Georgia.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty:
Medical Technologist - Discipline:
Allied Health Professional - Duration:
Ongoing - 40 hours per week
- Shift:
8 hours, nights - Employment Type:
Staff
Description
JOB SUMMARY
- Provides accurate and timely laboratory information based on the performance of analytical tests on human body substances. Correlates and interprets test data. This is done to detect evidence of or prevent disease or impairment and to promote and monitor good health. Monitors quality assurance and maintains laboratory instrumentation including all documentation. Follows established guidelines and protocols to provide requested clinical information to Physicians, nurses, and other relevant health care personnel. Expected to perform phlebotomy duties as needed. May orient and train new employees and provide supervision to Medical Laboratory Technicians on the same shift, as needed. May temporarily act as a designated person in charge in the absence of direct supervision.
- Adheres to the hospital and departmental attendance and punctuality guidelines
- Performs all job responsibilities in alignment with the core values, mission and vision of the organization
- Performs other duties as required and completes all job functions as per departmental policies and procedures
- Maintains current knowledge in present areas of responsibility (i.e., self education, attends ongoing educational programs)
- Attends staff meetings and completes mandatory in-services and requirements and competency evaluations on time.
- Demonstrates competency at all levels in providing care to all patients based on age, sex, weight, and demonstrated needs. For non-clinical areas, has attended training and demonstrates usage of age- specific customer service skills.
- Wears protective clothing and equipment as appropriate.
- General environment:
Works in a well-lighted, air-conditioned area, with moderate noise levels. - Will be exposed to limited hazardous substances or body fluids, or infectious organisms.
- May be required to change from one task to another of different nature without loss of efficiency or composure.
- Periods of high stress and fluctuating workloads may occur.
- May be scheduled as needed including overtime
Qualifications
EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
- 2 year / Associate Degree in Medical Technology (Required) OR meet CLIA minimum qualifications for high complexity testing personnel. (Required)
- 4 year / Bachelor Degree in Medical Technology (Preferred)
- 0 - 1 year Ability to perform in one or more laboratory departments as a clinical laboratory scientist. (Preferred)
- Required Certifications/Licensures:
Certification by ASCP, AMT, NCA, AAB, or other agency approved by the hiring department
- Organizational Skills
- Communication Skills
- Interpersonal Skills
- Customer Relations
- Mathematical
- Analytical
- Grammar / Spelling
- Read / Comprehend Written Instructions
- Follow Verbal Instructions
- Basic Computer Skills
- Have near normal vision - Clarity of vision (both near and far), ability to distinguish colors
- Have good - manual dexterity and eye-hand-foot coordination
- Ability to perform - repetitive tasks/motion
- Standing - Frequently within shift (34-66%)
- Walking - Frequently within shift (34-66%)
- Sitting - Frequently within shift (34-66%)
- Bending/Stooping - Occasionally within shift (1-33%)
- Twist at waist - Occasionally within shift (1-33%)
- Pushing/Pulling - Occasionally within shift (1-33%)
Phoebe Health Job ID #29316. Posted job title:
medical technologist, certified
About Phoebe Putney Health System
Phoebe Putney Health System is southwest Georgia s preferred career choice for professionals who want to improve the community s health by joining a respected, cutting-edge team. We offer you the opportunity to collaborate with the best colleagues in a friendly, close-knit setting that feels like family. Your career at Phoebe will allow you to apply learned skills, explore new paths and advance into greater opportunities.
Benefits
- Life insurance
- 403b retirement plan
- Medical benefits
- Health savings account
- Employee assistance programs
- Health Care FSA
- Dental benefits
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