Medical Laboratory Scientist

About UsAt Vitruvian Health, we serve with compassion. As northwest Georgia and southeast Tennessee's leading healthcare system, we are committed not only to the health of our communities, but also to the growth, support, and success of our team members.Formerly Hamilton Health Care System, Vitruvian Health is built on a legacy of trust, innovation, and exceptional care. With over 80 points of access across the region, including Hamilton Medical Center and Bradley Medical Center, we offer the opportunity to be part of something bigger: a connected, mission-driven team changing lives every day.Our core values, Professionalism, Respect, Integrity, Diversity, and Excellence (PRIDE), guide everything we do. We believe in empowering our people, celebrating differences, and delivering care that reflects the heart of our mission.Join us and build a meaningful career where you're valued, inspired, and supported to make a real impact.Excellence. Every person. Every time.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. Provides direction to others in work setting and ensures compliance with all applicable standards established by regulatory agencies. Provides teaching and in-services to 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. (E) JOB QUALIFICATIONSEducation: A.S or A.A.S degree in Medical Laboratory Technology required or a B.S degree in Medical Laboratory Science or Natural Science preferred.Licensure: Certified MLT ASCP or equivalent required. Certified MT/MLS ASCP or equivalent preferred HEW Technologist certification is acceptable. Must maintain certification throughout employment of Hamilton Medical Center. Must meet Georgia State Laws of licensure of clinical laboratories.Experience: One-year experience as an MT/MLS or MLT in a hospital laboratory.Skills: Exhibits good managerial and interpersonal skills. Visual acuity, mathematical skills, problem solving skills and color discrimination ability. 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. Good communication skills. 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 patient served. 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. (E)PHYSICAL, MENTAL, ENVIRONMENTAL AND WORKING CONDITIONSExposure 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. (E)

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