Medical Technologist (full-time) - Urgent Care

10 Children's Healthcare of Atlanta, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta is seeking a qualified laboratory professional to perform complex tests and procedures, uphold lean principles, and support patient care. The role requires strong technical skills, teamwork, and commitment to quality.

Responsibilities include operating instruments, maintaining records, ensuring safety, and assisting with billing and process improvements. Minimum 2 years of clinical laboratory experience; an associate degree is required; a Bachelor’s degree is

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in a clinical laboratory.
• Bachelor’s degree in medical technology or related field preferred.
• Associate degree in chemical/biological/clinical laboratory science required; or equivalent training.

Responsibilities

• Performs complex laboratory procedures independently with quality control.
• Maintains records and analyzes quality control data.
• Operates instruments and performs preventive maintenance.
• Ensures accurate billing and specimen handling following policies.
• Promotes lean principles to improve workflow.
• Maintains compliance with safety and regulatory requirements.

Education

Associate degree in medical laboratory science or chemical/biological/clinical laboratory science

Bachelor’s degree in medical technology or related field

Job description

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 lab’s and Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta’s mission, goals, and values.

Experience

• Minimum of 2 years previous experience in clinical laboratory required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in medical technology, chemical, biological, or clinical laboratory science from an accredited institution.
• Three years of experience in a clinical laboratory.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days of employment.

Education

• An associate degree in a chemical, or biological or clinical laboratory science or medical technology from an accredited institution is required; or equivalent laboratory training and experience meeting the requirements defined in the CLIA regulation 42CFR493.1489 is required.

Certification Summary

• American Society for Clinical Pathology or equivalent medical technologist or medical laboratory scientist and Georgia Department of Human Resources medical technologist classification.
• Independent judgment and responsibility with minimum technical supervision.
• Strong organizational capabilities and good communication skills.
• Exhibits enthusiasm and willingness to work with others.
• Must be able to successfully pass the Basic Windows Skill Assessment at 80% or higher rating within 30 days of employment.

Job Responsibilities

• Performs complex laboratory procedures independently, recognizes deviation from expected results, and analyzes and corrects problems using critical thinking skills.
• Maintains professional skills and technical competency to do assigned tasks.
• Demonstrates familiarity with and follows hospital and departmental policies and procedures, including those pertaining to safety and compliance.
• Operates instruments without assistance, using established protocols and quality control checks.
• Performs preventive and corrective maintenance on instruments.
• Maintains records and analyzes quality control data to make judgments concerning results and takes appropriate action to maintain accuracy and precision.
• Performs administrative tasks and ensures services are delivered in a fiscally responsible manner through management of staff workflow, supply inventory, and bill reconciliation.
• Ensures proper billing of all laboratory testing and specimen handling.
• Maintains knowledge of appropriate specimen handling based on insurance coverage requirement.
• Executes phlebotomy duties on ages 0 to 21 years, including N = Neonate (less than 30 days), I = Infant (30 days to 1 year), EC = Early Childhood (1-5 years), LC = Late Childhood (5-13 years), A = Adolescent (13-17 years), and AD = 18-21.
• Actively promotes a lean culture by performing duties to promote an understanding and consistent use of lean principals and processes.
• Performs duties, makes decisions, takes actions, and continually strives to improve work processes using an awareness of how the work performed is valued by the customer.

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

3795 Mansell Rd

Job Family

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. Have questions about the recruitment process? Check out What to Expect. https://careers.choa.org/lp/What%20to%20Expect/2895392d3ba166e6/?locale=en_US