Bacteriology Medical Lab Scientist — Make an Impact

Grady Health System; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

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Job summary

Grady Health System seeks a Medical Lab Scientist to analyze specimens, integrate instrument data with patient results, and ensure high-quality patient care. The role involves following SOPs, quality control, and collaboration with the team within a fast-paced clinical laboratory.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree, MT certification eligibility within 18 months for new graduates, and registry eligibility as outlined by certifying bodies, with opportunities for professional development in

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• New graduates (90 days post grad) must be registry eligible and obtain certification within 18 months; this exemption applies if Grady Health System is their first job post-graduation.

Responsibilities

• Follows standard operating procedures for collecting, accepting appropriate samples, processing and analyzing biological specimens and other substances for routine and complex laboratory tests.
• Integrates clinical and laboratory data to determine discrepancies, verifies results in the LIMS, and monitors workload for high-priority samples.
• Executes, verifies, and documents quality control procedures; makes decisions to maintain accuracy and precision of testing systems.
• Performs preventive maintenance on equipment and instruments; detects problems and performs corrective procedures.
• Participates in continuing education, teaches procedures to students and employees in training.
• Contributes to continuous quality improvement standards for the department.
• Provides information to customers about specimen status, requirements, and test results; ensures customers receive needed information.
• Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor, Technical Specialist, or Manager.

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Grady Health System seeks a Medical Lab Scientist to analyze specimens, integrate instrument data with patient results, and ensure high-quality patient care. The role involves following SOPs, quality control, and collaboration with the team within a fast-paced clinical laboratory.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree, MT certification eligibility within 18 months for new graduates, and registry eligibility as outlined by certifying bodies, with opportunities for professional development in