Note: If you are CURRENTLY employed at Children's and/or have an active badge or network access, STOP here. Submit your application via Workday using the Career App (Find Jobs). Work Shift Night Work Day(s) Monday-Friday Shift Start Time 11:00 PM Shift End Time 7:30 AM Worker Sub-Type Regular 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 clerical and technical support for microbiology technologists. 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. Experience No minimum experience required Preferred Qualifications 2 years of experience in a clinical laboratory Education Associate's or bachelor’s degree in an applied science (e.g., biology, chemistry) Certification Summary No professional certifications required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Strives for adult-adult relationships with colleagues, subordinates, and superiors Job Responsibilities Performs technical duties appropriate for a microbiology assistant. •Handles and processes microbiological specimens properly according to written procedures. Uses critical thinking principles to determine appropriateness of specimens. Performs waived testing functions appropriate for a microbiology assistant and provides set-up support for other testing performed by microbiology technologists. Prepares send-out requisitions and samples accurately for referral testing. Handles all equipment/reagent responsibilities as defined in written procedures. Maintains current technical knowledge and skills as defined in laboratory continuing education policy. Demonstrates familiarity with and follows hospital and departmental policies and procedures, including those pertaining to compliance and safety. Actively promotes a lean culture by performing duties to promote an understanding and consistent use of lean principals and processes. Looks for, initiates, and/or participates in quality improvement opportunities with same level of importance as performing quality technical work. Performs other duties as required by department. Recognizes necessity of taking ownership of own motivation, morale, performance, and professional development. Strives for behavior consistent with being committed to lab’s and Children's Healthcare of Atlanta's mission, goals, and values. 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 1405 Clifton Rd NE Job Family Laboratory Services Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta has been 100 percent committed to kids for more than 100 years. A not-for-profit organization, Children’s is dedicated to making kids better today and healthier tomorrow. With 3 hospitals, 20 neighborhood locations and a total of 673 beds, Children’s is the largest healthcare provider for children in Georgia and one of the largest pediatric clinical care providers in the country. Children’s offers access to more than 60 pediatric specialties and programs and is ranked among the top children’s hospitals in the country by U.S. News & World Report. Children’s has been recognized as a Fortune 100 Best Place to Work, a Best Place for Working Mothers, and as a top employer for diversity and millennials. We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefit package that supports our mission, vision and values. We are proud to offer an array of programs and services to our employees that have distinguished us as a best place to work in the country. Connect to our mission of making kids better today and healthier tomorrow. Have questions about the recruitment process? Check out What to Expect. https://careers.choa.org/lp/What to Expect/2895392d3ba166e6/?locale=en_US