Medical Lab Technician

Job Opportunity At Vitruvian Health

At 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 core valuesProfessionalism 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.

Join us and build a meaningful career where youre valued inspired and supported to make a real impact.

Job Summary

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 access data reflective of the patients current status in relation to their age-specific needs.

Job Qualifications

• Education: 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.

Full-Time Benefits

• 403(b) Matching (Retirement)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program (EAP)
• Employee wellness program
• Employer paid Life and AD&D insurance
• Employer paid Short and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• ICHRA for health insurance
• Paid Annual Leave (Time off)
• Vision insurance