Medical Technologist - Urgent Care

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

Job summary

Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta is seeking a Medical Laboratory Scientist to perform routine and specialized tests, report results, and contribute to lean process improvements in a patient-focused laboratory environment.

Required is a Bachelor’s degree in MLS or related field, ASCP or equivalent certification, and at least 2 years in a clinical laboratory, with BLS within 30 days. The role supports weekend shifts (Sat, Sun, Thu, Tue) with start at 10:30 AM and end at 11:30 PM.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years previous experience in clinical laboratory required.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Independent judgment with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Processes orders and specimens and reports results per SOPs.
• Maintains quality control data and instrument performance.
• Performs maintenance and ensures safety/compliance in the lab.
• Participates in training and shift meetings to support lean culture.

Skills

Quality focus

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's in MLS

Job description

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Work Shift

Weekends

Work Day(s)

• Saturday, Sunday, Thursday, Tuesday

Shift Start Time

10:30 AM

Shift End Time

11:30 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 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

• Three years of experience in a clinical laboratory
• Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days of employment

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 is required.

Certification Summary

• American Society for Clinical Pathology or equivalent Medical Technologist or Medical Laboratory Scientist

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Independent judgment and responsibility with minimum technical supervision
• Strong organizational capabilities and good communication skills

Job Responsibilities

• Processes orders and specimens, performs accurate testing procedures across all assigned testing, and reports test results according to standard operating procedures.
• Exercises independent judgment and critical thinking in non-routine circumstances to solve problems.
• Maintains current professional skills and technical competency as defined by laboratory competency policy.
• 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.
• Conducts education and training for new personnel.
• Attends and participates in shift meetings, staff meetings, and laboratory town hall meetings.
• Performs administrative tasks and ensures services are delivered in a fiscally responsible manner.
• Ensures proper billing of all laboratory testing and specimen handling.
• Maintains knowledge of appropriate specimen handling based on insurance coverage requirements.
• 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.
• 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

2240 Hamilton Creek Pkwy

Job Family

Laboratory Services