Medical Technologist 3- Microbiology

Children's Healthcare of Atlanta; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta is seeking a Medical Technologist 2 in the Laboratory Services department to perform technical lab functions and lead lean process improvements. This role emphasizes high-complexity testing, quality control, and collaboration with the leadership team to optimize workflows.

Qualified candidates will have 5+ years in a high complexity clinical laboratory, a Bachelor’s degree in a lab science, and MLS/CLIA credentials.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's of Science degree in a chemical, biological, or clinical laboratory science, MLS or equivalent.
• CLIA regulation 42CFR493.1489 compliant or equivalent MLS training.
• ASCP or equivalent Medical Laboratory Scientist certification

Responsibilities

• Performs technical functions of Medical Technologist 2 as outlined in job description and other duties as required by department.
• Follows departmental and system policies and procedures, including compliance and safety.
• Manages staff workflow and reagent costs to ensure fiscally responsible services.
• Oversees quality control and instrument validations, maintenance review, troubleshooting.
• Participates in leadership-initiated lean culture and process improvement ideas.
• Assists in employee assessments and participates in committees.

Skills

Laboratory leadership

Lean process improvement

Quality control

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Independent judgment

Education

Bachelor's of Science in clinical laboratory science

MLS/CLIA qualified or US military MLS training

Tools

Instrument maintenance

Safety procedures

Job description

Work Shift

Day

Work Day(s)

Monday-Friday

Shift Start Time

7:00 AM

Shift End Time

3:30 PM

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 group leader duties to ensure consistent use of lean principles and processes, including continually seeking work process improvements. Assists leadership team with administrative and technical support as required. 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

• 5 or more years previous experience in a high complexity clinical laboratory

Preferred Qualifications

• N/A

Education

• Bachelor's of Science degree in a chemical, biological, or clinical laboratory science, or 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

• Eligible for Georgia Department of Human Resources supervisor classification
• Must have technical expertise for all procedures within a functional area
• Independent judgment and responsibility
• Strong organizational capabilities, good communication skills, enthusiasm, and willingness to work with others
• Ability to oversee complex projects with minimal supervision

Job Responsibilities

• Performs technical functions of Medical Technologist 2 as outlined in job description and other duties as required by department.
• Follows departmental and system policies and procedures, including those pertaining to compliance and safety
• Performs administrative tasks, and ensures services are delivered in a fiscally responsible manner through management of staff workflow, oversight of standing orders, management of reagent cost and usage.
• Oversight of quality control and instrument validations, maintenance review, instrument troubleshooting.
• Taking appropriate corrective action as warranted, maintaining accuracy and precision.
• Responsible for assigning and resulting proficiency testing surveys and working up biases/unacceptable.
• Ensures department is state of inspection readiness, assists in quality audits, preparation of regulatory crosswalks.
• Assist and provide feedback for employee assessments.
• Participation in a laboratory or System Committee.
• 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.
• Facilitates at least 3 leadership approved lean process improvement ideas.
• Performs duties, makes decisions, takes actions, and continually strives to improve work processes using an awareness of how work performed is valued by the customers.

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