Medical Lab Scientist: Precision Diagnostics for Patients

Grady Health System; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Grady Health System is seeking a Medical Lab Scientist to analyze and interpret biological specimens, integrating instrument operations with patient data to ensure accurate and timely lab results for patient care.

The role requires a Bachelor's Degree and eligibility for certification as a Medical Technologist, with a pathway for new graduates within 18 months. Strong quality control and continuous improvement focus are essential for success.

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

Skills

Patient-centered care

Integrity & accountability

Collaboration & teamwork

Communication

Respect & inclusion

Quality & safety

Adaptability & resilience

Continuous improvement

Leadership & professionalism

Employee experience focus

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Grady Health System is seeking a Medical Lab Scientist to analyze and interpret biological specimens, integrating instrument operations with patient data to ensure accurate and timely lab results for patient care.

The role requires a Bachelor's Degree and eligibility for certification as a Medical Technologist, with a pathway for new graduates within 18 months. Strong quality control and continuous improvement focus are essential for success.