Medical Lab Technician

Join Vitruvian HealthAt Vitruvian Health we serve with compassion. As the leading healthcare system for northwest Georgia and southeast Tennessee we are committed not only to strengthening the health of our communities but also to supporting the growth success and wellbeing of every team member.Our LegacyFormerly Hamilton Health Care System Vitruvian Health is built on a legacy of trust innovation and exceptional care. With more than 80 access points across the region—including Hamilton Medical Center and Bradley Medical Center—you’ll have the opportunity to be part of something bigger: a connected mission-driven team making a difference every day.Our ValuesOur core values—Professionalism Respect Integrity Diversity and Excellence (PRIDE)—guide every interaction and decision. We believe in empowering our people celebrating what makes us unique and delivering care that reflects the heart of our mission.Your Career With UsJoin us and build a meaningful career where you’re valued inspired and supported to make a real impact.Job SummaryPerforms 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 access data reflective of the patients current status in relation to their age-specific needs.Job QualificationsEducation: A.S or A.A.S degree in Medical Laboratory Technician as stipulated by the Georgia Department of Community Health. B.S in a natural science is also accepted.Licensure: Certified MLT ASCP or equivalent. Persons moving to the state or recent graduates of an accredited MLT program will be temporarily classified as an MLT for 18 months prior to initial certification. Must maintain certification throughout employment of Hamilton Medical Center. Must meet Georgia State Laws of licensure of clinical laboratories.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 ConditionsRequires flexible scheduling. Exposure to normal hazards of clinical laboratory setting such as exposure to disease-bearing specimens toxic chemicals and hazardous wastes. Requires walking standing bending sitting and stooping. Works under stress of time constraints and workload. Subject to call-back as needed.