Med Tech Trainee - PT - Core Lab - Augusta, GA

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About Wellstar

• A place where you can serve with compassion, pursue excellence and honor every voice?
• At Wellstar, our mission is simple, yet powerful: to enhance the health and well-being of every person we serve.
• We are proud to have become a shining example of what's possible when the brightest professionals dedicate themselves to making a difference in the healthcare industry, and in people's lives.
• Connect with the most integrated health system in Georgia, and start a future that gives you more.

Responsibilities

• Shift Various (United States of America) Job Description Job Summary: This position is designed for current Medical Lab Science students completing clinicals or who have graduated and are awaiting certification.
• The Medical Tech Trainee performs all aspects of pre-analytical, analytical, and post-analytical phases of the laboratory as defined by CLIA.
• Independently performs laboratory testing on patients of all ages using professional knowledge of laboratory procedures in an accurate and timely manner.
• Follows all laboratory and hospital policies and procedures including, but not limited to, general processes, safety, fire, disaster plans, infection control, and quality.
• Performs a wide variety of laboratory procedures in a timely manner including the preparation of blood and other body fluid for analyzes and enters the results of the analysis along with performing quality control testing, instrument maintenance, and troubleshooting.
• Assists in maintaining procedure manuals and protocols to ensure compliance with CAP, State, TJC, and CLIA regulations, including documentation for all QA/QI procedures and proficiency testing.
• Teaches pertinent aspects of laboratory skills and processes to medical technology students and pathology residents.
• Orients and mentors new staff members.
• Maintains adequate supplies for laboratory.
• Demonstrates competency with LIS policies and procedures to enter an order, enter the testing results, release a report, correct a report, update a report, finalize a report, and retrieve a report.
• Performs other duties as assigned Complies with all Wellstar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct.

Requirements

• Bachelors General-Preferred or Accredited Program Medical Technology-Preferred Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s): All certifications are required upon hire unless otherwise stated.
• Required Minimum Experience: Minimum 1 year lab experience along with a Bachelors degree if not currently enrolled in MLS/CLS or other equivalent program Required Join us and discover the support to do more meaningful work—and enjoy a more rewarding life.