Medical Laboratory Technician (full-time)

Children's Healthcare of Atlanta•Atlanta, GA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Laboratory Technician provides quality clinical information by accurately performing laboratory tests and procedures. The role works effectively with others to meet patient and care provider needs and promotes a lean work culture by applying lean principles and seeking work process improvements. The technician takes ownership of personal motivation, morale, performance, and professional development, and strives to support the mission, goals, and values of the laboratory and Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta. The position is based at 35 Jesse Hill Jr Dr SE and works an evening shift from 3:00 PM to 11:30 PM. Workdays may include Monday through Sunday and are listed as variable.

Requirements

For hospital settings: at least 2 years of previous clinical laboratory experience.
For urgent care settings: 3 years of experience in a high-complexity laboratory.
Associate of Science degree in Medical Laboratory Technology, or equivalent education meeting personnel requirements for the College of American Pathologists and Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments 42 CFR 493.1489 for testing performed.
American Society for Clinical Pathology certification or equivalent Medical Laboratory Technician certification.
Hospital laboratories: limited use of independent judgment and interpretation under direction of a technologist, supervisor, or laboratory director.
Urgent care laboratories: use of independent judgment and interpretation under direction of a team leader, manager, or lab director, who may provide support remotely by phone or email.
Urgent care setting: phlebotomy skills.

Nice To Haves

Hospital setting: experience in a high-complexity laboratory.
Urgent care setting: BLS certification within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

Process orders and specimens, perform accurate testing across assigned testing, and report results according to standard operating procedures.
Follow hospital and departmental policies and procedures, including safety and compliance requirements.
Use independent judgment and critical thinking to solve problems in non-routine circumstances.
Operate instruments using established protocols and quality assurance checks, and perform preventive and corrective instrument maintenance.
Correlate results with patient age and/or condition, recognize deviations from expected results, and analyze and correct problems using standard operating procedures.
Perform, record, and analyze quality control data; judge results and take appropriate action to maintain accuracy and precision.
Attend and participate in shift meetings, staff meetings, and Laboratory Town Hall meetings.
Conduct education and training for new personnel and students.
Maintain current professional skills and technical competency as defined by laboratory competency policy.
Promote a lean culture and consistent use of lean principles and processes.
Perform other duties as required by the department.