Clinical Lab Tech: Precision Diagnostics & Patient Impact

UCLA Health and David Geffen School of Medicine; Augusta (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Wellstar Health System in Georgia seeks a Laboratory Technician to perform qualitative and quantitative tests, both manual and automated, for diagnosis and treatment, with emphasis on accuracy, documentation, and regulatory compliance.

You will handle LIS/HIS tasks, calibration, quality control, ongoing education, and instrument maintenance, while providing professional patient service and ensuring clean, safe lab operations.

Qualifications

• Education: scientific based associate degree or completion of MLT program with certification eligibility.
• Minimum 1 year in a CLIA-accredited laboratory.
• All certifications are required upon hire unless otherwise stated.

Responsibilities

• Analyze patient samples and verify result reliability per criteria.
• Perform calibration and verify Quality Control values.
• Participate in proficiency surveys and continuing education.
• Perform routine LIS/HIS computer tasks and data entry.
• Maintain instrument functionality and workplace cleanliness.

Skills

Extensive organizational skills

Basic computer knowledge

Education

Associate degree in Biology or Chemistry or related field

MLT program completion / eligible for certification

Tools

EPIC

LIS/HIS systems

Microsoft Office

Outlook

Remisol

Job description

Wellstar Health System in Georgia seeks a Laboratory Technician to perform qualitative and quantitative tests, both manual and automated, for diagnosis and treatment, with emphasis on accuracy, documentation, and regulatory compliance.

You will handle LIS/HIS tasks, calibration, quality control, ongoing education, and instrument maintenance, while providing professional patient service and ensuring clean, safe lab operations.