Medical Laboratory Technician (full-time)
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LocationChildren's Hughes Spalding Hospital
Also in35 Jesse Hill Jr Dr SE
Work modeon-site
Typefull-time
SeniorityMid
Experience2+ yrs
DepartmentLaboratory Services
Company size10,000+ people
PostedOct 22, 2026 · 2w ago
Verified live3d ago
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Three years of experience in a high-complexity laboratory (urgent care setting)
Minimum of 2 years previous experience in clinical laboratory (hospital setting)
Associate of Science degree in Medical Laboratory Technology or equivalent education
American Society for Clinical Pathology or equivalent Medical Laboratory Technician certification
Limited use of independent judgement and interpretation under direction (hospital laboratories)
Use of independent judgement and interpretation under direction (urgent care laboratories)
Phlebotomy skills (urgent care setting)
Experience in a high complexity laboratory (hospital setting)
BLS certification within 30 days of hire (urgent care setting)
Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta is an equal opportunity employer
Hiring process
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Work Shift
About the role
Evening
Work Day(s)
Monday-Friday, Saturday, Sunday, Variable
Shift Start Time
3:00 PM
Shift End Time
11:30 PM
Worker Sub-Type
Regular
About the company
Children’s is one of the nation’s leading children’s hospitals. No matter the role, every member of our team is an essential part of our mission to make kids better today and healthier tomorrow. We’re committed to putting you first, and that commitment is at the heart of our company culture: People first. Children always. Find your next career opportunity and make a difference doing what you love at Children’s.
Job Description
Provides quality clinical information by accurately performing laboratory tests and procedures. Works effectively with others to meet patient and care provider needs. Actively promotes a lean work culture by performing team member duties to encourage consistent use of lean principles and processes, including continually seeking work process improvements. Recognizes necessity of taking ownership of own motivation, morale, performance, and professional development. Strives for behavior consistent with being committed to the lab’s and Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta’s mission, goals, and values.
Experience
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(Urgent care setting) Three years of experience in a high-complexity laboratory
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(Hospital setting) Minimum of 2 years previous experience in clinical laboratory required
Preferred Qualifications
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(Hospital setting) Experience in a high complexity laboratory
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(Urgent Care Setting) BLS certification within 30 days of hire
Education
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Associate of Science degree in Medical Laboratory Technology or equivalent education that meets personnel requirements for College of American Pathologists, and Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments 42CFR493.1489 for testing performed
Certification Summary
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American Society for Clinical Pathology or equivalent Medical Laboratory Technician.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
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Limited use of independent judgement and interpretation under direction of a technologist, supervisor, or laboratory director (hospital laboratories)
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Use of independent judgement and interpretation under direction of a team leader, manager, or lab director who may provide support remotely via phone or email (urgent care laboratories)
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(Urgent care setting) Phlebotomy skills
Job Responsibilities
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Processes orders and specimens, performs accurate testing procedures across all assigned testing, and reports test results according to standard operating procedures.
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Demonstrates familiarity with and follows hospital and departmental policies and procedures, including those pertaining to safety and compliance.
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Exercises independent judgment and critical thinking in non-routine circumstances to solve problems.
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Operates instruments using established protocols and quality assurance checks and performs preventive and corrective maintenance on instruments.
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Correlates results with patient age and/or condition, recognizes deviation from expected results, and analyzes and corrects problems using standard operating procedures.
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Performs, records, and analyzes quality control data, makes judgments concerning results, and takes appropriate action to maintain accuracy and precision.
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Attends and participates in shift meetings, staff meetings and Laboratory Town Hall meetings.
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Conducts education and training for new personnel and students.
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Maintains current professional skills and technical competency as defined by laboratory competency policy.
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Actively promotes a lean culture by performing duties to promote an understanding and consistent use of lean principals and processes.
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Performs other duties as required by department.
Legal
Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic covered by applicable law.
Primary Location Address
35 Jesse Hill Jr Dr SE
Job Family
Laboratory Services