Medical Lab Technician

The Work You'd Actually Do

This isn't just a screening job. You'd prepare and stain cytologic material for routine procedures, then evaluate the results for validity and report them per standard protocol. Some days you might prep specimens for cytopathologic examination. The core of it: evaluating cytologic material for carcinoma or other diagnoses, completing all daily assigned screening. You'd also review the quality of staining and determine if the specimen is adequate to support a proper diagnosis.

In complex cases, you'd look at all available information and decide whether to release the results, repeat them, or send them up to a pathologist. You'd assist the Pathologist and Radiologist during fine needle aspiration biopsy procedures ; and you need to be competent in giving an adequacy assessment on the spot. Other related duties come up too, as needed.

What You're Bringing

• A Bachelor's degree in medical technology, clinical lab science, or a chemical, physical, or biological science. If your Bachelor's is in something else, that works if you graduated from an accredited school of cytotechnology or your science and math coursework meets the certifying agency's requirements.
• There's an education exception: if you were ASCP certified before they required a bachelor's degree, or if you're a HEW/HHS technologist certified by Health and Human Services ; that Bachelor's can be waived.
• At least two years of experience under your belt.
• Experience with Gynecological, Non gynecological and FNA cytology is preferred.
• Certification as CT (ASCP) by the American Society for Clinical Pathology ; that's non negotiable.

The Nitty Gritty Details

Schedule: 8am to 4:30pm. Straightforward hours.

Physical stuff: This is medium level work. Lifting up to 50 lbs occasionally; carrying objects up to 25 lbs; frequent standing and walking; some sitting; lots of close eye work like computers, typing, reading, writing. Physical demands vary depending on where you're assigned that day.

Environmental factors: It changes based on location too ; but expect exposure to blood borne pathogens, bio hazardous waste, chemicals/gases/fumes/vapors, communicable diseases, electrical shock risks, different floor surfaces, hot/cold temperatures, indoor/outdoor conditions, latex (more personal protective equipment here), lighting issues possible patient care injuries from handling patients radiation exposure shift work travel might even be required. You'll definitely use personal protective equipment including respirators now and then. Everything depends really heavily on your specific assigned work area tasks shift etcetera we have policies about reasonable accommodations so talk with us directly about those needs just contact Emory Healthcare s Human Resources at careers@emoryhealthcare org one week advance notice preferred thank you!

The Benefits That Start Day One

• A sign on bonus (and relocation bonus when applicable)
• Comprehensive health benefits that kick off right away ; day one
• Student Loan Repayment Assistance & Reimbursement Programs
• Family focused benefits for whatever your family looks like
• Wellness incentives to keep you healthy inside and out
• Ongoing mentorship programs plus leadership programs open across many roles not just management tracks more being added all time all levels considered here truly any experience any education level welcome apply today let s talk about what happens next at Atlanta, GA Emory Healthcare!