Medical Lab Scientist - Chemistry - Full time - Night shift

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Job Summary

The Medical Lab Scientist analyzes biological specimens integrating instrument operation, maintenance, and control/calibration with patient data and test results to provide accurate, reliable, and timely information for preventing, diagnosing, or treating disease. Ensures compliance with quality control and quality assurance programs to affect the highest quality patient care.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree is required.
• New graduates (90 days post grad) completing an accredited educational institution must be registry eligible and obtain certification within 18 months of employment. This 18-month exemption only applies to graduates where Grady Health System is their first job post-graduation.

Must be certified as a Medical Technologist by:

• American Society of Clinical Pathologists (ASCP) or
• National Certification Agency (NCA) or 
• Deemed registry eligible as a Medical Technologist by the American Society of Clinical Pathologists (ASCP) or 
• Graduate of a National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS) accredited School of Medical Technology and registry eligible.  

Responsibility

• Follows standard operating procedures for collecting, acceptance of appropriate samples, processing and analyzing biological specimens and other substances for routine and complex laboratory tests.
• Integrates clinical and laboratory data to make decisions regarding possible discrepancies. Verifies results in the laboratory information system. Monitors workload to ensure timely completion for high priority samples.
• Executes, verifies, and documents quality control procedures.  Makes decisions concerning the quality control results and institutes proper procedures to maintain accuracy and precision of testing system.
• Performs preventive maintenance on equipment and instruments, detects problems and performs corrective procedures.
• Participates in continuing education for growth and maintenance of professional competence. Teaches laboratory procedures to students and employees in training.
• Actively participates in developing and meeting continuous quality improvement standards for the department.
• Provides information to customers inquiring about specimen status, collection requirements, and test orders and results, and ensures the customer receives the information needed.
• Performs any other duties as assigned by supervisor, Technical Specialist, or Manager.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Core Competencies
These competencies reflect the values and behaviors expected of all Grady team members, regardless of role. They ensure that every employee contributes to safe, high-quality care, positive patient experience, and a collaborative work environment.

1. Patient-Centered Care – Demonstrates a commitment to delivering safe, compassionate, and high-quality care that prioritizes the well-being and satisfaction of patients and their families.
2. Integrity & Accountability – Acts ethically, maintains confidentiality, and accepts responsibility for actions, decisions, and outcomes.
3. Collaboration & Teamwork – Builds positive relationships, works effectively across departments, and supports colleagues to achieve shared goals.
4. Communication – Communicates clearly, respectfully, and effectively with patients, families, colleagues, and leadership.
5. Respect & Inclusion – Creates an inclusive environment by valuing diversity, treating others with dignity, and ensuring equitable care and opportunities for all.
6. Quality & Safety – Adheres to best practices, regulatory standards, and policies to ensure safe, reliable, and high-quality outcomes.
7. Adaptability & Resilience – Responds effectively to change, remains flexible in dynamic situations, and demonstrates resilience under pressure.
8. Continuous Improvement – Seeks opportunities to improve processes, skills, and outcomes through innovation, learning, and feedback.
9. Leadership & Professionalism – Inspires, guides, and develops individuals and teams while modeling professionalism, fairness, and transparency.
10. Employee Experience Focus – Champions a supportive and engaging employee journey that enables staff to thrive and, in turn, deliv