Medical Lab Scientist: Precision Diagnostics for Care

Grady Health System; Free Union (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Grady Health System—Atlanta is seeking a Medical Lab Scientist to analyze biological specimens, operate and calibrate instruments, and ensure high-quality patient results. You will combine clinical data with lab findings to resolve discrepancies and uphold quality control standards.

This role emphasizes ongoing education, maintenance of equipment, and efficient workflow management. Qualified candidates hold a Bachelor's degree and must become registry eligible within 18 months, with

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree is required.
• New graduates (90 days post grad) completing an accredited educational institution must be registry eligible and obtain certification within 18 months of employment. This 18-month exemption only applies to graduates where Grady Health System is their first job post-graduation.

Responsibilities

• Follows standard operating procedures for collecting, acceptance of appropriate samples, processing and analyzing biological specimens and other substances for routine and complex laboratory tests.
• Integrates clinical and laboratory data to make decisions regarding possible discrepancies. Verifies results in the laboratory information system. Monitors workload to ensure timely completion for high priority samples.
• Executes, verifies, and documents quality control procedures. Makes decisions concerning the quality control results and institutes proper procedures to maintain accuracy and precision of testing system.
• Performs preventive maintenance on equipment and instruments, detects problems and performs corrective procedures.
• Participates in continuing education for growth and maintenance of professional competence. Teaches laboratory procedures to students and employees in training.
• Actively participates in developing and meeting continuous quality improvement standards for the department.
• Provides information to customers inquiring about specimen status, collection requirements, and test orders and results, and ensures the customer receives the information needed.
• Performs any other duties as assigned by supervisor, Technical Specialist, or Manager.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Registry eligibility within 18 months

Job description

Grady Health System—Atlanta is seeking a Medical Lab Scientist to analyze biological specimens, operate and calibrate instruments, and ensure high-quality patient results. You will combine clinical data with lab findings to resolve discrepancies and uphold quality control standards.

This role emphasizes ongoing education, maintenance of equipment, and efficient workflow management. Qualified candidates hold a Bachelor's degree and must become registry eligible within 18 months, with