Urgent Care Medical Technologist (every other weekend) - Children's at Satellite Blvd

Children's Healthcare of Atlanta

27d•Onsite

About The Position

Provides quality clinical information by accurately performing laboratory tests and procedures. Works effectively with others to meet patient and care provider needs. Promotes a lean work culture by applying lean principles and processes and continually seeking work-process improvements. Takes ownership of personal motivation, morale, performance, and professional development, and demonstrates behavior consistent with the laboratory’s and Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta’s mission, goals, and values. The role performs complex laboratory procedures independently, operates instruments using established protocols and quality-control checks, and carries out preventive and corrective instrument maintenance. It includes reviewing quality-control data, investigating and correcting problems, maintaining technical competency, and following hospital and departmental safety and compliance policies. Administrative responsibilities include managing workflow and supply inventory, reconciling bills, and ensuring proper laboratory testing and specimen-handling billing. The technologist also performs phlebotomy for patients ages 0 through 21. This position is at the Satellite Boulevard location and is scheduled every other weekend, Saturday and Sunday, from 10:30 AM to 11:30 PM. The listed work shift is evening.

Requirements

At least 2 years of previous clinical laboratory experience.
Associate degree in chemical, biological, or clinical laboratory science or medical technology from an accredited institution, or equivalent laboratory training and experience meeting CLIA regulation 42CFR493.1489 requirements.
Certification by the American Society for Clinical Pathology or equivalent as a medical technologist or medical laboratory scientist, and Georgia Department of Human Resources medical technologist classification.
Ability to exercise independent judgment and responsibility with minimal technical supervision.
Strong organizational capabilities and good communication skills.
Enthusiasm and willingness to work with others.
Successfully pass the Basic Windows Skill Assessment with a score of 80% or higher within 30 days of employment.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in medical technology, chemical, biological, or clinical laboratory science from an accredited institution.
Three years of experience in a clinical laboratory.
Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days of employment.

Responsibilities

Perform complex laboratory procedures independently, recognize deviations from expected results, and analyze and correct problems using critical-thinking skills.
Maintain professional skills and technical competency for assigned tasks.
Follow hospital and departmental policies and procedures, including safety and compliance requirements.
Operate instruments independently using established protocols and quality-control checks.
Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on instruments.
Maintain records and analyze quality-control data, judge results, and take appropriate action to maintain accuracy and precision.
Perform administrative tasks and support fiscally responsible service delivery by managing staff workflow, supply inventory, and bill reconciliation.
Ensure proper billing of laboratory testing and specimen handling.
Maintain knowledge of specimen-handling requirements based on insurance coverage.
Perform phlebotomy duties for patients from birth through age 21.
Promote consistent understanding and use of lean principles and processes.
Make decisions and take actions that continually improve work processes, with awareness of customer value.