Night Medical Technologist - Pediatric Lab, Lean Culture

Fayette Chamber of Commerce; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta is seeking a Laboratory Technologist to provide timely and quality clinical information by performing laboratory tests and procedures. Works with care teams to meet patient and provider needs, promoting safe, reliable results and Lean process improvements across the lab.

The role involves collaboration with leadership, education of new staff, and ongoing competency maintenance to support high-quality patient care in a hospital setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's of Science in MLS or related field from an accredited program.
• ASCP or equivalent Medical Technologist certification.
• No minimum experience required.

Responsibilities

• Process orders and specimens, perform accurate testing procedures and report results.
• Follow hospital and departmental policies and safety/compliance requirements.
• Exercise independent judgment in non-routine circumstances to solve problems.
• Operate instruments with established protocols and perform maintenance.
• Correlate results with patient age/condition and investigate deviations.
• Perform quality control data analysis and document actions.
• Attend shift meetings and Town Hall meetings.
• Educate and train new personnel and students.
• Maintain current professional skills per competency policy.
• Promote lean culture through ongoing process improvements.
• Perform other duties as required.

Skills

Independent judgment

Education

Bachelor's in MLS or related field

Job description

Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta is seeking a Laboratory Technologist to provide timely and quality clinical information by performing laboratory tests and procedures. Works with care teams to meet patient and provider needs, promoting safe, reliable results and Lean process improvements across the lab.

The role involves collaboration with leadership, education of new staff, and ongoing competency maintenance to support high-quality patient care in a hospital setting.