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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 No minimum experience required
Experience in a high complexity clinical laboratory Education Bachelor's degree in a chemical, biological, clinical laboratory science, medical laboratory science (MLS) from an accredited institution; or U. S. military provided training as a MLS; or Bachelor's degree that meets the CLIA regulation 42CFR493.1489 Certification Summary American Society for Clinical Pathology or equivalent Medical Technologist or Medical Laboratory Scientist Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Independent judgment with minimum technical supervision
Processes orders and specimens, performs accurate testing procedures across all assigned testing, and reports test results according to standard operating procedures. Demonstrates familiarity with and follows hospital and departmental policies and procedures, including those pertaining to safety and compliance. Exercises independent judgment and critical thinking in non-routine circumstances to solve problems.
Operates instruments using established protocols and quality assurance checks and performs preventive and corrective maintenance on instruments. Correlates results with patient age and/or condition, recognizes deviation from expected results, and analyzes and corrects problems using standard operating procedures. Performs, records, and analyzes quality control data, makes judgments concerning results, and takes appropriate action to maintain accuracy and precision.
Maintains current professional skills and technical competency as defined by laboratory competency policy. Conducts education and training for new personnel and students. Attends and participates in shift meetings, staff meetings and Laboratory Town Hall meetings.
Actively promotes a lean culture by performing duties to promote an understanding and consistent use of lean principals and processes. Performs other duties as required by department. 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.
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