Night Shift Pediatric Medical Technologist (MLS)

Children's Healthcare of Atlanta; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Children's Healthcare of Atlanta is seeking a Laboratory Medical Technologist to join the Laboratory Services team on the night shift. You will process orders and specimens, run tests, and report results following SOPs while maintaining accuracy and patient safety.

This role requires independent judgment, adherence to quality control, and active participation in lean initiatives. The successful candidate will train new staff and collaborate with clinicians to ensure safe, timely lab services for

Qualifications

• BS in MLS or related lab science from accredited institution or US military MLS training.
• Meets CLIA regulation 42CFR493.1489.
• ASCP or equivalent Medical Technologist/Medical Laboratory Scientist certification.
• No minimum experience required.
• Preferred: experience in a clinical laboratory.

Responsibilities

• Process orders and specimens, perform testing, and report results per SOP.
• Follow hospital and departmental policies and procedures, including safety and compliance.
• Exercise independent judgment in non-routine circumstances to solve problems.
• Operate instruments with established protocols and quality assurance checks; perform maintenance.
• Correlate results with patient age/condition; recognize deviations and correct issues.
• Record and analyze quality control data and take action to maintain accuracy.
• Attend shift meetings and participate in training; promote lean culture.

Skills

Independent judgment

Lean principles

Quality assurance

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's of Science in MLS

Job description

Children's Healthcare of Atlanta is seeking a Laboratory Medical Technologist to join the Laboratory Services team on the night shift. You will process orders and specimens, run tests, and report results following SOPs while maintaining accuracy and patient safety.

This role requires independent judgment, adherence to quality control, and active participation in lean initiatives. The successful candidate will train new staff and collaborate with clinicians to ensure safe, timely lab services for