Medical Technologist (PRN) - Microbiology

Children's Healthcare of Atlanta; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta seeks a Medical Laboratory Scientist to perform tests and procedures in a high complexity clinical laboratory. You will report results accurately, follow SOPs, and collaborate with care teams to meet patient and provider needs.

The role requires independence, commitment to lean principles, ongoing professional development, and participation in staff and laboratory town hall meetings. A BS in MLS or equivalent and valid certification are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in chemical, biological, clinical laboratory science or MLS (or equivalent).
• American Society for Clinical Pathology or equivalent MLS/Medical Laboratory Scientist certification.
• Experience in a high complexity clinical laboratory (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Processes orders and specimens, performs testing and reports results per SOP.
• Follows hospital and departmental policies, safety and compliance.
• Operates instruments with QA checks and performs maintenance.
• Train and educate new personnel; participate in meetings and lean initiatives.

Skills

Independent judgment

Lean principles

Education

Bachelor's of Science in MLS

Job description

Work Shift

Variable

Work Day(s)

Variable

Shift Start Time

Variable

Shift End Time

Variable

Worker Sub-Type

PRN

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 of Science degree in a chemical, biological, 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

• 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.
• 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