Lab Technician Specialist

Company:  Emory Healthcare/Emory University
Location: Atlanta
Closing Date: 02/11/2024
Hours: Full Time
Type: Permanent
Job Requirements / Description

Overview

Be inspired. Be rewarded. Belong.

At Emory Healthcare we fuel your professional journey with better benefits, valuable resources, ongoing mentorship and leadership programs for all types of jobs, and a supportive environment that enables you to reach new heights in your career and be what you want to be. We provide:

  • Comprehensive health benefits that start day 1

  • Student Loan Repayment Assistance & Reimbursement Programs

  • Family-focused benefits

  • Wellness incentives

  • Ongoing mentorship, development , and leadership programs

  • And more

Description

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 acertified Medical Technologistto join our team as a Lab Tech Specialist I . This indivdual should be highly motivated to learn and grow in our state of the art Cellular Therapy Laboratory which supports our growing transplant program.

Shift: 10am - 6:30pm, Monday - Friday, with rotating on call component

  • Performs advanced specialized laboratory procedures and evaluates data reliability.

  • Takes appropriate corrective action.

  • Teaches procedure theory and techniques and provides advanced troubleshooting support on methodologies and instrumentation.

  • Orders and maintains supplies and equipment for developmental testing.

  • Teaches theory and clinical procedures to Medical Technology students, graduate students, and pathology residents.

  • Develops and conducts inservice training and continuing education programs for technologists.

  • Develops or updates laboratory procedures.

  • Performs advanced developmental and routine procedures as required.

  • Develops teaching protocols for specialized testing.

  • Researches documents and journals for developments in the field.

  • Assists in writing scientific articles regarding clinical procedures developed in the laboratory.

  • Performs other related duties as required.

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.

  • Bachelor's degree may be waived for histotechnologists with HT (ASCP) or HTL (ASCP).

  • Two years required with three 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.

Additional Details

Supporting a diverse, equitable and inclusive culture. Emory Healthcare (EHC) is dedicated to providing equal opportunities and access to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, gender, genetic information, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression and/or veteran's status. EHC does not discriminate on the basis of any factor stated above or prohibited under applicable law. EHC respects, values, and celebrates the unique perspectives and backgrounds of all individuals. EHC aspires to create an environment of collaboration and true belonging for all our patients and team members. Emory Healthcare (EHC) is committed to achieving a diverse workforce through equal opportunity and nondiscrimination policy in all aspects of employment including recruitment, hiring, promotions, transfers, discipline, terminations, wage and salary administration, benefits, and training.

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.

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Division Emory Univ Hospital

Campus Location Atlanta, GA, 30322

Campus Location US-GA-Atlanta

Department EUH Lab Hemapheresis

Job Type Regular Full-Time

Job Number 135631

Job Category Laboratory

Schedule 10a- 6:30p

Standard Hours 40 Hours

Hourly Minimum USD $29.68/Hr.

Hourly Midpoint USD $39.76/Hr.

Emory Healthcare is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer committed to providing equal opportunity in all of its employment practices and decisions. Emory Healthcare prohibits discrimination, harassment, and retaliation in employment based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age (40 and over), disability, citizenship, genetic information, service in the uniformed services, veteran status or any other classification protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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