Medical Technologist 1 (part-time) - Microbiology

10 Children's Healthcare of Atlanta, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta is hiring a Laboratory Technician to perform tests and report results accurately in a fast-paced clinical lab. You will process orders, handle specimens, and ensure QA is followed, while maintaining equipment and contributing to continuous improvement in patient care.

The role emphasizes teamwork, safety, and professional development, with weekend shifts and variable hours as part of the rotation.

Qualifications

• Independent judgment with minimal supervision.
• Bachelor's degree in MLS or clinical laboratory science from an accredited institution.

Responsibilities

• Process orders and specimens, perform accurate testing procedures, and report results per SOPs.
• Operate instruments with established protocols and QA checks; perform maintenance as required.
• Maintain and document quality control data; participate in training and meetings.
• Promote lean processes and contribute to a culture of safety and continuous improvement.

Skills

Independent judgment

Education

Bachelor's degree in MLS (Clinical Laboratory Science)

ASCP certification or equivalent

Job description

Work Shift Weekend Work Day(s) Saturday, Sunday, Variable Shift Start Time Variable Shift End Time Variable Worker Sub-Type Regular

Children’s is one of the nation’s leading children's hospitals. No matter the role, every member of our team is an essential part of our mission to make kids better today and healthier tomorrow. We’re committed to putting you first, and that commitment is at the heart of our company culture: People first. Children always. Find your next career opportunity and make a difference doing what you love at Children’s.

Job Description Provides quality clinical information by accurately performing laboratory tests and procedures. Works effectively with others to meet patient and care provider needs. Actively promotes a lean work culture by performing team member duties to encourage consistent use of lean principles and processes, including continually seeking work process improvements. Recognizes necessity of taking ownership of own motivation, morale, performance, and professional development. Strives for behavior consistent with being committed to the lab’s and Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta’s mission, goals, and values.

Experience

No minimum experience required

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in a high complexity clinical laboratory
• Education Bachelor's degree in a chemical, biological, clinical laboratory science, medical laboratory science (MLS) from an accredited institution; or U.S. military provided training as a MLS; or Bachelor's degree that meets the CLIA regulation 42CFR493.1489
• Certification Summary American Society for Clinical Pathology or equivalent Medical Technologist or Medical Laboratory Scientist

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Independent judgment with minimum technical supervision

Job Responsibilities Processes orders and specimens, performs accurate testing procedures across all assigned testing, and reports test results according to standard operating procedures. Demonstrates familiarity with and follows hospital and departmental policies and procedures, including those pertaining to safety and compliance. Exercises independent judgment and critical thinking in non-routine circumstances to solve problems. Operates instruments using established protocols and quality assurance checks and performs preventive and corrective maintenance on instruments. Correlates results with patient age and/or condition, recognizes deviation from expected results, and analyzes and corrects problems using standard operating procedures. Performs, records, and analyzes quality control data, makes judgments concerning results, and takes appropriate action to maintain accuracy and precision. Maintains current professional skills and technical competency as defined by laboratory competency policy. Conducts education and training for new personnel and students. Attends and participates in shift meetings, staff meetings and Laboratory Town Hall meetings. Actively promotes a lean culture by performing duties to promote an understanding and consistent use of lean principals and processes. Performs other duties as required by department.

Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic covered by applicable law.

Primary Location Address 1001 Johnson Ferry Rd

Job Family Laboratory Services

Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta has been 100 percent committed to kids for more than 100 years. A not-for-profit organization, Children’s is dedicated to making kids better today and healthier tomorrow. With 3 hospitals, 20 neighborhood locations and a total of 673 beds, Children’s is the largest healthcare provider for children in Georgia and one of the largest pediatric clinical care providers in the country. Children’s offers access to more than 60 pediatric specialties and programs and is ranked among the top children’s hospitals in the country by U.S. News & World Report. Children’s has been recognized as a Fortune 100 Best Place to Work, a Best Place for Working Mothers, and as a top employer for diversity and millennials.

We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefit package that supports our mission, vision and values. We are proud to offer an array of programs and services to our employees that have distinguished us as a best place to work in the country. Connect to our mission of making kids better today and healthier tomorrow.