Medical Laboratory Tech (FT) - Sylvania, GAOptim Health System

Optim Medical Center - Screven is seeking a full time Medical Laboratory Technician for our Sylvania, GA location. 

Essential Job Responsibilities:

• Performing phlebotomy and preparing specimen for in-house and reference lab testing.
• Performs technical lab functions including operating automated chemistry, hematology, immunology, and urinalysis instruments under the supervision of the Medical Technologist.
• Performs manual tests in accordance with detailed instructions.
• Verifies quality control according to laboratory protocol and is accurate in record keeping.
• Reports test results following clinical protocols under supervision of Medical Technologist, alerting physicians or nurses immediately of critical and abnormal results.
• Assists Medical Technologist with maintaining instruments, equipment and inventory of supplies.
• Complies with all quality assurance policies and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations related to safety, cleanliness, and infection control.
• Operate effectively in LIS and office EMR computer systems.
• Duties may vary as need arises. 

Required skills:

• Good analytical judgment and the ability to work under pressure
• Manual dexterity and normal color vision
• Integrated computer  systems experience 

Education and Training

• Associate degree or certificate from accredited Medical Laboratory Technician program
• Current AMT or ASCP license/registry (or equivalent) required
• 2 years lab experience, preferably in clinical office lab 

Optim offers:  Competitive Pay, Excellent Benefit Plan including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, FSA, LTD and STD, Vacation, Personal Time Off and Sick Leave, Holiday Pay, 401K plan