The Medical Laboratory Technician prepares blood, urine and body fluid for analysis to diagnose, treat and prevent disease. This individual may specialize in one or more of the following areas: biochemistry, bacteriology, toxicology, parasitology, serology, coagulation, hematology, urinalysis, or blood banking. He/she analyzes results and reports through the laboratory computer system. The Medical Laboratory Technician performs related duties including quality control, instrument maintenance and troubleshooting, workload recording, incomplete work lists, ordering and stocking supplies.
Qualifications:
A. Education
1. Associate's degree in Medical Laboratory Technology from an accredited institute required
B. Experience
1. One year of formal training in Medical Laboratory Technology
C. Licensure/Certification
1. Registered Medical Laboratory Technician, ASCP or equivalent
Atrium Health Floyd is a system of health care providers serving Northwest Georgia and Northeast Alabama since 1942. Located in Rome, Georgia, it is Floyd County’s largest employer with over 3,400 employees. It is a part of the Atrium Health system.
Floyd Medical Center is a 304-bed, full-service hospital located in Rome, Georgia. Serving as the main campus for Atrium Health Floyd, the hospital contains a certified Chest Pain Center, designated Bariatric Surgery Center of Excellence and Breast Imaging Center of Excellence.
Floyd Medical Center is also home to a state-designated Level II Trauma Center, a behavioral health center, specialty centers for pediatrics, wound care, and hyperbaric therapy. It houses primary care and urgent care networks of providers and hosts a realm of outpatient services, including the operation of the Floyd County Clinic and an associated pharmacy for uninsured patients.