Medical Laboratory Technician jobs in Atlanta, GA

Position Summary: Medical Laboratory Technician

Responsible for testing specimens without the direct supervision of a Medical Technologist. Answering phones, data entry, and correspondence for the department. Couriers between departments when necessary.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Responsible for testing specimens, venipuncture and blood draws for all age groups. Responsible data entry for logging specimens and maintaining log recordkeeping. Maintains high level demand of workload. Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

Must be able to work in a fast-paced, high stress level environment

Must have strong interpersonal skills

Must have good written and verbal communication skills

Must be able to work in conjunction and partnership with staff from other departments

Competencies and Skills:

Venipuncture and other phlebotomy skills

Must be able to work laboratory equipment

Serves as an example of ethics and integrity in the workplace

Able to operate Computer software including Microsoft Suite

Working knowledge of use of clerical equipment, including copy machine, facsimile machine, telephone

Must be able to make sound decisions

Must be flexible and adapt to change well

Problem Solving and Critical Thinking

Analytical Thinking

Education and Experience:

High School Diploma or GED required. Associates degree required. Can be an entry level position, however a minimum of one year of MLT experience is preferred

Required Licensure/Certification:

ASCP or AMT certification is required.

Exposure Risk:

This position has a high exposure risk to body fluids and blood borne pathogens, and chemical substances.

Job Type: PRN

Job Type: Part-time

Schedule:

• 12 hour shift

Work Location: In person