Medical Technologist - Core Lab (full-time)

Fayette Chamber of Commerce; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 58,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta in Atlanta, GA seeks a Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) to perform tests, ensure accurate results, and support patient care. The role emphasizes lean principles and collaboration with care teams while maintaining safety and quality standards.

Required is a Bachelor's degree in MLS or related field with ASCP or equivalent certification; experience is not mandatory, and the role includes training responsibilities and participation in meetings.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in chemical, biological, clinical laboratory science, MLS or equivalent.
• ASCP or equivalent Medical Technologist/Medical Laboratory Scientist certification preferred.
• No minimum experience required.

Responsibilities

• Processes orders and specimens, performs accurate testing procedures and reports results per SOPs.
• Follows hospital and departmental safety and compliance policies.
• Exercises independent judgment in non-routine circumstances to solve problems.
• Operates instruments using established protocols and QA checks; performs maintenance.
• Correlates results with patient age/condition and analyzes deviations.
• Performs quality control data collection, judgments, and corrective actions.
• Maintains current professional skills per laboratory competency policy.
• Conducts education and training for new personnel and students.
• Attends shift meetings, staff meetings and Lab Town Hall meetings.
• Promotes lean culture by applying lean principles in duties.
• Performs other duties as required by the department.

Skills

Independent judgment

Quality testing

Lean culture

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in MLS or related field

Tools

Laboratory instruments

Job description

Work Shift

Day

Work Day's

Variable

Shift Start Time

7:00 AM

Shift End Time

5:30 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 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

2220 North Druid Hills Road

Job Family

Laboratory Services