Technician I, Medical Central Laboratory Scientist

Kaiser Permanente; Tucker (GA); On-site; USD 76,000 - 97,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaiser Permanente in Tucker, GA is seeking a Laboratory MT/MLS to perform routine and complex laboratory procedures under supervision. The role emphasizes independent judgment, quality control, and collaboration with the Laboratory Manager and senior staff.

This on-site position operates in the Crescent Center Medical Offices with an evening shift schedule and a core 40-hour workweek, requiring strong analytical and interpersonal skills and a commitment to accuracy and patient safety.

Qualifications

• Minimum one year MT/MLS experience.
• Bachelor's degree and/or MT/MLS registration or GA licensure or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and complex laboratory tests following established policies and QC procedures.
• Assist with workload recording and inventory control; support training and new procedures.
• Calibrate/verify instruments and troubleshoot to maintain testing schedules.
• Ensure timely release of patient results and coordinate with reference labs when needed.
• Participate in department meetings, audits, and ongoing staff development.

Skills

Independent work

Customer service

Interpersonal skills

Critical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree and/or MT/MLS Registration or GA equivalent

Job description

Job Summary

Performs routine and complex laboratory procedures under the technical guidance of the Laboratory Manager, Assistant Manager. Supervisor/Assistant Laboratory Supervisor or Medical Technologist II/Medical Laboratory Scientist II. Assists with workload recording, inventory control, research, and development of new procedures. Exercises independent judgment and critical thinking in work performance and interpersonal relations. Major/other Responsibilities may be assigned as a direct or indirect function of the position.

Job Summary

Performs routine and complex laboratory procedures under the technical guidance of the Laboratory Manager, Assistant Manager. Supervisor/Assistant Laboratory Supervisor or Medical Technologist II/Medical Laboratory Scientist II. Assists with workload recording, inventory control, research, and development of new procedures. Exercises independent judgment and critical thinking in work performance and interpersonal relations. Major/other Responsibilities may be assigned as a direct or indirect function of the position.

Essential Responsibilities

• Analytic: Performs requested laboratory tests and special analysis, such as proficiency testing, correlation studies or other, according to established laboratory and Medical Office policies and procedures. Prioritizes laboratory testing and other duties appropriately to assure optimal efficiency and timely reporting of laboratory results according to policy standards. Utilizes quality control procedures according to established procedures and takes appropriate action for Out of Control results. Documents QC appropriately. Recognizes trends, bias, shifts or other unexpected patterns and takes appropriate action. Review record for compliance. Performs calibration or calibration verification as needed. Operates and maintains equipment. Performs routine safety checks and preventive maintenance on instruments according to procedures and manufacturers recommendations on a consistent, timely basis to insure optimal operation and minimal downtime. Recognizes when any component of the testing system is not performing optimally and performs troubleshooting procedures as warranted on equipment, reagents and procedures in an efficient manner that maintains testing schedules. Refers problems beyond his/her scope of practice to Laboratory Manager, Assistant Manager Supervisor/ Assistant Supervisor or Medical Laboratory Scientist II.
• Pre-analytic: Receives electronic and manual orders for tests to be performed. Receives and/or obtains specimens, assisting with processing when the workload warrants. Assumes responsibility for assuring collection of adequate and acceptable samples for analysis.
• Post-analytic: Responsible for timely release of patient results. Communicates with reference lab to confirm results, specimen disposition and to order supplies. Exercises independent judgment in determining whether test results are released, repeated, or referred for review. Consults with Laboratory Manager, Assistant Manager, Supervisor/Assistant Supervisor or Medical Laboratory Scientist II when necessary.
• Administrative: Assists with workload recording and inventory control/storage. Responsible for monitoring and resolving pending lists per policy. Update QC, reagents, test kit information, including reagents lot to lot, parallel runs on new lot QC, etc. Responds appropriately to provider and clinical staff inquiries. Supports clinical testing by facilitating issue resolution. Participates in department/facility meetings, conference calls, continuing education/in-services. Participates in orientation and training of new employees. Makes recommendations for improvements to the Laboratory Manager, Assistant Manager Supervisor or Assistant Supervisor. Assumes responsibility for day-to-day operations of laboratory, including and processing/accessioning areas, in absence of Laboratory Manager, Assistant Manager Supervisor/Assistant Supervisor or Medical Laboratory Scientist II. Participates in state/internal inspections, prepared to answer questions, or produce documents. Responsible for compliance with information communicated in laboratory newsletters.

Experience

Basic Qualifications

• Minimum one (1) year of post registration MT/MLS experience.

Education

• Bachelors degree and/or MT/MLS Registration or equivalent documentation from the state of Georgia.

License, Certification, Registration

• GA Dept HR CLIA MT MLT Grnfthr OR American Board of Bioanalysis Medical Technologist Certificate OR Medical Lab Technician Certificate OR American Medical Technologists Registered Medical Assistant Certificate OR American Medical Technologist Medical Technologist Certificate OR Scientist in Microbiology OR Medical Technologist Certificate OR Medical Lab Scientist Certificate

Additional Requirements

• Able to work independently.
• Able to demonstrate good customer service skills.
• Able to demonstrate good interpersonal skills i.e. history of positive working relationships.
• Able to demonstrate dependability i.e. history of punctuality and good attendance.
• Able to demonstrate critical thinking skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in medical technology or related health science.

Kaiser Permanente is an equal opportunity employer committed to fair, respectful, and inclusive workplaces. Applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic or status.

Primary Location:

Georgia,Tucker,Crescent Centre Medical Offices

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Shift:

Evening

Workdays:

Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun

Working Hours Start:

02:30 PM

Working Hours End:

11:00 PM

Job Schedule:

Full-time

Job Type:

Standard

Worker Location:

Onsite

Employee Status:

Regular

Employee Group/Union Affiliation:

GUP|UFCW|Local 1996

Job Level:

Entry Level

Department:

Crescent Center Medical Ofcs - Pathology/Lab-Regional Lab - 2808

Pay Range:

$36.45 - $46.75 / hour

Travel:

No

Work Setting:

Onsite

Worker location must align with Kaiser Permanente's Authorized States policy.

Kaiser Permanente is an equal opportunity employer committed to fair, respectful, and inclusive workplaces. Applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic or status.