Medical Lab Technician

Laboratory Technician

Performs a wide variety of complex clinical laboratory tests and procedures according to established standards for patients of all age populations. Maintains and/or calibrates highly scientific equipment provides teaching and education to laboratory students and other personnel. Must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patient served. Must demonstrate knowledge of age dependent expected values and assess data reflective of the patients' current status in relation to their age specific needs.

Job Qualifications:

• Education: B.S. Degree in Medical Laboratory Science or Natural Science or A.S degree in Medical Laboratory Technology.
• Licensure: Certified MT/MLS ASCP or equivalent. Must maintain certification throughout employment of Hamilton Medical Center Persons moving to the state or recent graduates of an accredited MT program will be temporarily classified as an MT/MLS for 18 months prior to initial certification. Must meet Georgia State Laws of licensure of clinical laboratories.
• Experience: Recent graduation accepted.
• Skills: Manual dexterity and good eye / hand coordination. Ability to distinguish sound in low to high range to assure proper operation of clinical equipment. Ability to communicate with other healthcare providers by telephone to obtain or give information critical to patient care. Visual acuity basic mathematical skills and color discrimination ability. Ability to obtain and interpret pertinent information in terms of the patients needs that are age appropriate. Ability to select proper instrumentation / supplies appropriate for age group of the patient served particularly focusing on the neonate pediatric adult and geriatric patient. Demonstrates consistent ability to perform clinical skills necessary in the care and treatment of a variety of ages in patients particularly focusing on the neonate pediatric adult and geriatric patients.

Physical Mental Environmental and Working Conditions:

Exposure to normal hazards of clinical laboratory setting such as exposure to disease-bearing specimens toxic chemicals and hazardous wastes. Lifting bending walking sitting standing and stooping required. Adaptability to flexible schedule and subject to call back as needed. Stress of time constraints and workload.