Night Shift Medical Technologist – Pediatric Lab

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

Benefits offered by this job

Night option incentive included

Job summary

Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta is seeking a Laboratory Scientist for night shifts at our Atlanta campus. The role emphasizes performing clinical laboratory tests with accuracy, reporting results, and adhering to lean process improvements.

Responsibilities include instrument operation, quality control, and collaboration with care teams to ensure timely, reliable results. A MLS/MLS certification is required, with a BS in a related field and ongoing professional development encouraged.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in chemical, biological, clinical laboratory science, MLS or equivalent (including U.S. military training) meeting CLIA 42 CFR 493.1489.
• American Society for Clinical Pathology or equivalent Medical Technologist/Medical Laboratory Scientist.
• Strong independent judgment and ability to work with minimum supervision.

Responsibilities

• Process orders and specimens; perform accurate testing procedures across all assigned testing.
• Report test results per standard operating procedures.
• Follow hospital policies, safety, and compliance requirements.
• Operate instruments with established QA checks and perform maintenance as needed.
• Correlate results with patient factors and troubleshoot deviations.
• Maintain quality control data and document it appropriately.
• Educate and train new personnel and students.
• Attend shift and town hall meetings and promote lean culture.

Skills

Independent judgment

Education

MLS/MLS Certification

Job description

Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta is seeking a Laboratory Scientist for night shifts at our Atlanta campus. The role emphasizes performing clinical laboratory tests with accuracy, reporting results, and adhering to lean process improvements.

Responsibilities include instrument operation, quality control, and collaboration with care teams to ensure timely, reliable results. A MLS/MLS certification is required, with a BS in a related field and ongoing professional development encouraged.