NBE_Hourly (Medical Technologist IV)

The University of Georgia (UGA), a land-grant and sea-grant university with statewide commitments and responsibilities is the state's oldest, most comprehensive, and most diversified institution of higher education (http://www.uga.edu/). UGA is currently ranked among the top 20 public universities in U.S. News & World Report. The University's main campus is located in Athens, approximately 65 miles northeast of Atlanta, with extended campuses in Atlanta, Griffin, Gwinnett, and Tifton. UGA was founded in 1785 by the Georgia General Assembly as the first state-chartered University in the country. UGA employs approximately 1,800 full-time instructional faculty and more than 7,600 full-time staff. The University's enrollment exceeds 36,000 students including over 27,500 undergraduates and over 8,500 graduate and professional students. Academic programs reside in 17 schools and colleges, as well as a medical partnership with Augusta University housed on the UGA Health Sciences Campus in Athens.

Monday - Friday, hours as needed, 8 am-5 pm, with some weekends.

Application Procedure: To apply, applicants should submit the following materials:

1. Cover letter; 2. Resume/Vitae; and 3. A list of three references.

Reference providers will be sent, at the appropriate time during the recruitment process, an email with instructions on how to submit a letter of professional recommendation. There is also an optional section to upload signed reference letters. Contact information must be provided for each letter of recommendation for verification purpose, if this option is chosen.

The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation or protected veteran status.

This individual in this position will perform, result, report and evaluate all diagnostic laboratory testing processed and performed at University Health Center independently, accurately and in a timely manner.

Bachelor of Science in Clinical Laboratory Science or related field and has satisfied the academic requirements of the State of Georgia Laboratory Licensure Law, chapter 290-5-29-.06. Medical Technologist (MT)/Medical Laboratory Scientisted (MLS) (ASCP-certifed) or equivalent. Two years of pertinent clinical laboratory experience as a medical laboratory scientist.

Preferred: Electrocardiograms and Phlebotomy qualifications preferred.

Ability to follow oral and written instructions. Ability to communicate effectively with patients, visitors and employees within the organization.

-Able to see objects closely, as in reading and microscopy.

-Able to decipher color.

-Able to hear normal sounds, as in answering telephone.

-Able to give and receive verbal commands.

-Able to push, pull or lift objects with minimum effort continuously, moderate effort frequently, and maximum effort occasionally.

-Able to sit, stand, or remain on feet for 50 minutes consecutively, 8 hours per shift.

- Able to perform motor skills.

Performs test procedures and provides technical leadership in designated area(s).

Order appropriateness, specimen collection and specimen processing.

Assumes responsibility for laboratory data and information through use of electronic systems and/or written and verbal reports.

Performs quality assurance activities that include quality control, proficiency testing, equipment maintenance and troubleshooting.