Medical Lab Technician - Longstreet Clinic - Laboratory Services
Company: Northeast Georgia Medical Center
Location: Gainesville
Posted on: April 1, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Category: Allied Health Work Shift/Schedule: Varies
Northeast Georgia Health System is rooted in a foundation of
improving the health of our communities. About the Role: Job
Summary Perform routine medical laboratory tests for the diagnosis,
treatment, and prevention of disease. Minimum Job Qualifications
Licensure or other certifications: Must hold a current MT, MLT or
CLT license (or greater) with an accrediting agency for laboratory
personnel. Educational Requirements: High School Diploma or GED and
MLT training through accredited school. Minimum Experience: A
minimum one-year certificate from college or technical school for
Medical Laboratory Technician training. Appropriate education or
certification may be substituted for experience. Other: Preferred
Job Qualifications Preferred Licensure or other certifications:
Preferred Educational Requirements: Preferred Experience: Highly
prefer one year of work experience in a medical office laboratory
setting. Other: Job Specific and Unique Knowledge, Skills and
Abilities Basic Computer Skills Analytical Skills Communication
Skills Essential Tasks and Responsibilities Sets up, runs quality
control tests, calibrates, adjusts, cleans, performs maintenance
and operates laboratory equipment and instruments such as
microscopes, centrifuge, and other equipment. Obtains specimens
from patient's finger, heel, or vein, observing principles of
asepsis to obtain blood samples. Accurately processes specimens
using correct CPT and ICD-9 codes for in house and reference lab
work. Conducts quantitative and qualitative chemical analyses of
body fluids such as blood, urine, and etc using specialized
techniques following established procedures or protocols.
Recognizes test inconsistencies and takes appropriate corrective
action according to TLC policy. Reviews reports for clerical
accuracy and approves test results electronically. Verifies
identity of patient sample prior to performing procedures. Operates
IDX, Orchard, Centricity and online sites (Quest Care360, eLabCorp,
NGHS Blue Iris) to process, store, and retrieve health
information/tests ordered and insurance information. Carries out
duties and responsibilities without direct supervision. Makes
decisions and establishes work priorities on essentially
procedure-oriented operations. Responsible for maintaining patient
confidentiality. Maintains knowledge of and complies with
established policies and procedures including ABN requirements and
insurance requirements as they relate to referral specimens.
Complies with all OSHA and CLIA mandated regulations. Able to
utilize reference lab manuals for specimen requirements and etc.
Exhibit ability and knowledge to recognize the need for analyzer
and/or computer service when problems arise. Other duties may be
assigned. Physical Demands Weight Lifted: Up to 50 lbs, Frequently
31-65% of time Weight Carried: Up to 20 lbs, Occasionally 0-30% of
time Vision: Moderate, Frequently 31-65% of time
Kneeling/Stooping/Bending: Occasionally 0-30% Standing/Walking:
Frequently 31-65% Pushing/Pulling: Occasionally 0-30% Intensity of
Work: Occasionally 0-30% Job Requires: Reading, Writing, Reasoning,
Talking, Keyboarding, Driving Working at NGHS means being part of
something special: a team invested in you as a person, an employee,
and in helping you reach your goals. NGHS: Opportunities start
here. Northeast Georgia Health System is an Equal Opportunity
Employer and will not tolerate discrimination in employment on the
basis of race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity
or expression, religion, disability, ethnicity, national origin,
marital status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or
any other legally protected classification or status.
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