Medical Laboratory Technician

Health Wealth Safe; Newnan (GA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Health Wealth Safe in Newnan, Georgia seeks a skilled laboratory professional to perform routine and complex diagnostic testing across hematology, chemistry, microbiology, and blood bank to support patient-centered care.

You will collect, receive, and process specimens, operate analyzers, perform QC, and report results, while adhering to CLIA/CAP standards and collaborating with nurses and providers to meet clinical needs. Safety and continuous improvement are central to the role.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of diagnostic lab testing and laboratory workflows required.
• Proficiency in operating laboratory instruments and performing QC.
• Attention to detail for specimen handling and result accuracy.
• Ability to follow regulatory and quality standards.
• Strong communication and teamwork with clinical staff.
• Good problem-solving skills for instrumentation troubleshooting.

Responsibilities

• Collect, receive, and process specimens accurately and efficiently.
• Operate laboratory analyzers and instrumentation for diagnostic testing.
• Perform and document quality control to ensure reliable results.
• Report test results accurately and according to established procedures.
• Adhere to CLIA and CAP requirements and laboratory safety standards.
• Collaborate with nurses and providers to support clinical needs.
• Troubleshoot and resolve instrumentation and testing issues.
• Contribute to a culture of safety, respect, and continuous improvement.

Skills

Diagnostic lab testing

Laboratory workflows

QC proficiency

Specimen handling

Regulatory compliance

Communication & teamwork

Instrumentation troubleshooting

Job description

performs routine and complex diagnostic testing across hematology, chemistry, microbiology, and blood bank to support patient-centered care.

Key Duties

• Collect, receive, and process specimens accurately and efficiently.
• Operate laboratory analyzers and instrumentation for diagnostic testing.
• Perform and document quality control to ensure reliable results.
• Report test results accurately and according to established procedures.
• Adhere to CLIA and CAP requirements and laboratory safety standards.
• Collaborate with nurses and providers to support clinical needs.
• Troubleshoot and resolve instrumentation and testing issues.
• Contribute to a culture of safety, respect, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications/Skills

• Strong knowledge of diagnostic lab testing and laboratory workflows.
• Proficiency operating laboratory instruments and performing QC.
• Attention to detail for specimen handling and result accuracy.
• Ability to follow regulatory and quality standards.
• Effective communication and teamwork with clinical staff.
• Problem-solving skills for instrumentation troubleshooting.