Lab Tech Spec II, Cellular Therapy

Emory Medical Laboratory's mission is to TRANSFORM HEALTH AND HEALING by providing high quality, cost-effective, innovative laboratory services which enhance patient health. Emory Medical Laboratory supports the EMORY HEALTHCARE missions of clinical care, education, and research by demonstrating the core values of:

• EXCELLENCE: in technology and consultative services,
• CARING: by staff and faculty for those we serve, and
• INTEGRITY: in our interactions with customers, colleagues, and ourselves.

If you are an experienced certified Medical Technologist with a background in the following, we are looking for you:

• Transfusion and Cellular Therapy (Blood Bank)

JOB DESCRIPTION:

• Develops, tests, and establishes new laboratory procedures. Coordinates their implementation and evaluation. Identifies, troubleshoots, and solves complex problems.
• Makes internal and external presentations regarding advanced laboratory topics. Troubleshoots instrument and equipment malfunctions. Orders and maintains supplies and equipment for developmental testing.
• Field tests and evaluates reagents and equipment for use in the laboratory; recommends the purchase of new equipment or supplies. Works with manager to formulate plan for professional development. Attends educational in-services as appropriate.
• Participates in professional activities and organizations to maintain knowledge of current trends, practices, and developments. Assists other laboratory supervisory personnel in developing and monitoring the quality of laboratory procedures to ensure results remain within established control levels.
• Teaches theory and clinical procedures to Medical Technology students, graduate students, and pathology residents. Develops and conducts in-service training and continuing education programs for technologists.
• Determines the need for, develops, evaluates, and implements new or modified procedures or techniques to provide improved patient care. Performs advanced and routine procedures as required.
• Develops teaching protocols for specialized testing. Researches documents and journals for developments in the field. Performs related responsibilities as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in medical technology, clinical lab science or a chemical, physical or biological science.
• Other bachelor's degree will be accepted if graduated from an accredited school of medical technology or if science and math coursework meet requirement of certifying agency.
• Education Exception: Bachelor's degree may be waived for a medical technologist who was ASCP certified in the years prior to the bachelor's degree requirement by ASCP and a HEW/HHS technologist certified by Health and Human Services.
• Bachelors degree may be waived for histotechnologists with HT (ASCP) or HTL (ASCP).
• Two years required with five years of related laboratory experience preferred.
• Positions in this classification may require certification in a particular laboratory specialty.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

(Medium): 20-50 lbs; 0-33% of the work day (occasionally); 11-25 lbs, 34-66% of the workday (frequently); 01-10 lbs, 67-100% of the workday (constantly); Lifting 50 lbs max; Carrying of objects up to 25 lbs; Occasional to frequent standing & walking, Occasional sitting, Close eye work (computers, typing, reading, writing), Physical demands may vary depending on assigned work area and work tasks.

ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS:

Factors affecting environment conditions may vary depending on the assigned work area and tasks. Environmental exposures include, but are not limited to: Blood-borne pathogen exposure Bio-hazardous waste Chemicals/gases/fumes/vapors Communicable diseases Electrical shock, Floor Surfaces, Hot/Cold Temperatures, Indoor/Outdoor conditions, Latex, Lighting, Patient care/handling injuries, Radiation, Shift work, Travel may be required. Use of personal protective equipment, including respirators, environmental conditions may vary depending on assigned work area and work tasks.

8am-4:30pm M-F, rotating call required.

Supporting the cellular therapy laboratory