Medical Technologist/Medical Lab Scientist – Full Time Night

LiveWell Homecare Agency; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

LiveWell Homecare Agency seeks a Laboratory Technician to perform clinical testing under supervision, ensuring accuracy and quality assurance. You will maintain equipment, records, and protocols in a hospital or laboratory setting, with potential teaching responsibilities.

The role requires MT/MLS certification, a bachelor’s in Medical Technology or Medical Science, and at least one year of lab experience. Strong computer skills and collaboration with healthcare teams are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Medical Technology or Medical Science.
• MT(ASCP) or MLS(ASCP) certification required upon hire.
• Minimum one year laboratory experience preferred.
• Proficiency in Excel, Word; Epic and 3M experience preferred.
• Strong communication with healthcare team.

Responsibilities

• Ensure accurate patient and specimen identification and low error rates in testing and reporting.
• Document investigations and QA trends.
• Operate and maintain laboratory instrumentation for timely reporting of data.
• Analyze, investigate, and interpret lab data with clinical information.
• Monitor test statuses, communicate findings, and follow procedures.
• Contribute to performance improvement and method development.
• Maintain knowledge of policies, regulations, and safety standards.
• Perform additional duties and ensure compliance.

Skills

Laboratory skills

Communication

Data entry

Education

Bachelor's in Medical Technology

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

Epic

3M

Excel

Word

Job description

Role Overview: Performs clinical laboratory testing under supervision, ensuring accuracy and quality assurance. Maintains equipment, records, and adheres to protocols, with potential supervisory and teaching responsibilities within the laboratory setting.

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure accurate patient and specimen identification, and maintain low error rates in testing and reporting.
• Document investigations and interpret quality assurance trends.
• Operate and maintain laboratory instrumentation, ensuring timely and precise reporting of data.
• Analyze, investigate, and interpret lab data, correlating findings with clinical information.
• Monitor and document test statuses, communicate findings effectively, and follow department procedures.
• Contribute to performance improvement initiatives, assist in method development, and support inspection readiness.
• Maintain current knowledge of policies, regulations, and safety standards; participate in educational activities and meetings.
• Perform additional duties as assigned, ensuring compliance with policies and standards.

Qualifications & Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in Medical Technology or Medical Science; Master’s preferred.
• Certifications such as MT(ASCP), MLS(ASCP), or equivalent required upon hire.
• Minimum one year laboratory experience preferred.
• Proficiency in computer/data entry, with skills in Excel, Word, and basic computer operations; experience with Epic and 3M preferred.
• Strong communication skills to collaborate with healthcare team members.