Medical Technologist Jobs in Georgia
Medical Technologist jobs in Georgia are in strong demand, concentrated across hospital systems, public health laboratories, and reference labs, with openings ranging from entry-level staff positions through senior and lead roles. Atlanta, Augusta, and Savannah account for the largest share of hiring, with Emory Healthcare, Grady Health System, and Augusta University Health among the most consistent employers in the state. Blood banking, microbiology, and molecular diagnostics are the specialties drawing the most recruiter attention right now. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Position: Medical Technologist or Medical Laboratory Technician, Onsite
Employee Status: PRN
Summary/Objective:
The medical laboratory technician position is responsible for conducting laboratory tests which provide information to physicians for the diagnosis, prevention, or treatment of diseases in patients under the direct supervision of a medical technologist, supervisor, or director.
Required Education and Experience:
- Minimum Associates’ degree as Medical Laboratory Technician.
- Successful completion of an examination approved by the Georgia State Department of Human Resources (GDHR).
- Successful completion of required Medical Technician certificate.
- Demonstrated ability to perform medical laboratory procedures in accordance with the policies and protocols in effect (assessed within 90 days of hire).
- Familiarity with the technology related to practice in the assigned functional sections.
Preferred Education and Experience:
1. At least one (1) year experience preferred.
2. A new graduate will complete the required exam within 18 months of completing academic degree.
Essential Functions:
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential function.
- Performs clinical laboratory tests such as: hematology, immunohematology, chemistry, bacteriology, serology, parasitology, endocrinology, general immunology, and urinalysis.
- Tests are performed according to laboratory procedures and protocols and test results are correctly entered on the patient information system and laboratory records, as appropriate.
- Operates and maintains laboratory instrumentation.
- Logs performance of equipment, including daily temperature checks.
- Assesses any equipment malfunction and uses appropriate action/protocols to correct.
- Orders, evaluates, records, and prints test results using lab computer. Executes procedures for ordering, processing, and reporting reference lab specimens.
- Records patient encounters in lab chart when appropriate. Records lab results on hospital patient information system as appropriate.
- Ensures charges that are generated are accurate and timely.
- Performs quality controls and documents quality control for each lab procedures on a daily basis. Follows defined protocol for investigating out-of-control runs and implements necessary remedial action.
- Prepares reagents for use in lab procedures.
- Reads functional section policy and procedures manuals at least annually.
Competencies:
1. Customer/Patient Focus.
2. Ethical conduct.
3. Flexibility.
4. Accuracy.
5. Thoroughness.
6. Time Management.
7. Initiative.
8. Personal Effectiveness/Credibility.
9. Stress Management/Composure.
10. Teamwork Orientation.
11. Technical Capacity.
12. Communication Proficiency.
13. Leadership.
14. Learning Orientation.
Supervisory Responsibility:
This position has no supervisory responsibilities.
Work Environment:
This position operates in a health care setting. This role requires regular walking to various locations around the hospital. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles and some mechanical equipment. The employee is occasionally exposed to a variety of patient conditions and elements. The noise level is moderate to quiet.
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk, hear, and listen.
This position and requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling, and climbing all day. The employee must frequently lift or move objects and patients weighing over 50 pounds.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:
This is a full time position in a health care facility open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Rotating shifts as well as holidays and weekends are required. Working during inclement weather will be required. Shifts may vary, but working hours may be up to approximately 12 hours.
Travel:
No travel is expected for this position.
At Will Statement:
Monroe County Hospital is considered at will. “At will” means that you may terminate employment at any time, with or without cause or advance notice. “At will” also means that Monroe County Hospital may terminate employment at any time, with or without cause or advance notice, as long as federal and state laws are not violated.
Other Duties:
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee of the job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Position: Medical Technologist or Medical Laboratory Technician, Onsite
Employee Status: PRN
Summary/Objective:
The medical laboratory technician position is responsible for conducting laboratory tests which provide information to physicians for the diagnosis, prevention, or treatment of diseases in patients under the direct supervision of a medical technologist, supervisor, or director.
Required Education and Experience:
- Minimum Associates’ degree as Medical Laboratory Technician.
- Successful completion of an examination approved by the Georgia State Department of Human Resources (GDHR).
- Successful completion of required Medical Technician certificate.
- Demonstrated ability to perform medical laboratory procedures in accordance with the policies and protocols in effect (assessed within 90 days of hire).
- Familiarity with the technology related to practice in the assigned functional sections.
Preferred Education and Experience:
1. At least one (1) year experience preferred.
2. A new graduate will complete the required exam within 18 months of completing academic degree.
Essential Functions:
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential function.
- Performs clinical laboratory tests such as: hematology, immunohematology, chemistry, bacteriology, serology, parasitology, endocrinology, general immunology, and urinalysis.
- Tests are performed according to laboratory procedures and protocols and test results are correctly entered on the patient information system and laboratory records, as appropriate.
- Operates and maintains laboratory instrumentation.
- Logs performance of equipment, including daily temperature checks.
- Assesses any equipment malfunction and uses appropriate action/protocols to correct.
- Orders, evaluates, records, and prints test results using lab computer. Executes procedures for ordering, processing, and reporting reference lab specimens.
- Records patient encounters in lab chart when appropriate. Records lab results on hospital patient information system as appropriate.
- Ensures charges that are generated are accurate and timely.
- Performs quality controls and documents quality control for each lab procedures on a daily basis. Follows defined protocol for investigating out-of-control runs and implements necessary remedial action.
- Prepares reagents for use in lab procedures.
- Reads functional section policy and procedures manuals at least annually.
Competencies:
1. Customer/Patient Focus.
2. Ethical conduct.
3. Flexibility.
4. Accuracy.
5. Thoroughness.
6. Time Management.
7. Initiative.
8. Personal Effectiveness/Credibility.
9. Stress Management/Composure.
10. Teamwork Orientation.
11. Technical Capacity.
12. Communication Proficiency.
13. Leadership.
14. Learning Orientation.
Supervisory Responsibility:
This position has no supervisory responsibilities.
Work Environment:
This position operates in a health care setting. This role requires regular walking to various locations around the hospital. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles and some mechanical equipment. The employee is occasionally exposed to a variety of patient conditions and elements. The noise level is moderate to quiet.
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk, hear, and listen.
This position and requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling, and climbing all day. The employee must frequently lift or move objects and patients weighing over 50 pounds.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:
This is a full time position in a health care facility open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Rotating shifts as well as holidays and weekends are required. Working during inclement weather will be required. Shifts may vary, but working hours may be up to approximately 12 hours.
Travel:
No travel is expected for this position.
At Will Statement:
Monroe County Hospital is considered at will. “At will” means that you may terminate employment at any time, with or without cause or advance notice. “At will” also means that Monroe County Hospital may terminate employment at any time, with or without cause or advance notice, as long as federal and state laws are not violated.
Other Duties:
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee of the job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
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Medical Technologist Job Market in Georgia
A snapshot from current Georgia openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- Northside Hospital11
- Atrium Health4
- Advocate Aurora Health4
- Children's Healthcare of Atlanta4
- SGMC Health3
Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services
What Georgia Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in medical technologist jobs across Georgia.
- Active ASCP Board of Certification or equivalent credential recognized in Georgia
- Bachelor's degree in medical laboratory science or a closely related field
- Proficiency with laboratory information systems and quality control procedures
- Experience performing and interpreting clinical laboratory tests across multiple disciplines
- Knowledge of CAP, CLIA, and Joint Commission compliance and accreditation standards
- Strong attention to detail and ability to work accurately in high-volume laboratory settings
Medical Technologist Jobs in Georgia: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a medical technologist in Georgia?
Georgia does not require a separate state license for medical technologists, but virtually all employers require national certification through the ASCP Board of Certification as a Medical Laboratory Scientist. To earn that credential, you need a bachelor's degree in medical laboratory science or a related science field, plus completion of an accredited clinical training program. Many Georgia hospital systems and health networks are affiliated with NAACLS-accredited programs that include the required clinical hours.
Which companies hire medical technologists in Georgia?
Employers hiring medical technologists in Georgia right now include Northside Hospital, Atrium Health, and Advocate Aurora Health, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of October 2026. Georgia's large academic medical centers and regional health systems account for a significant share of ongoing openings, particularly in the Atlanta metro and the Augusta corridor anchored by Augusta University Health.
Which Georgia cities have the most medical technologist jobs?
Macon, Atlanta, and Canton lead Georgia for medical technologist openings. Atlanta drives the highest volume by a wide margin given its concentration of major hospital systems, reference labs, and public health facilities, while Augusta benefits from the presence of Augusta University Health and its affiliated teaching hospitals, and Savannah draws consistent openings from Savannah area health networks and coastal Georgia health system expansions.
Are there remote medical technologist jobs in Georgia?
Yes, but they're rare. Medical technologist work is fundamentally hands-on and laboratory-based, which limits remote options considerably. About 0% of medical technologist openings tied to Georgia are remote or hybrid as of October 2026, and those positions tend to be in laboratory management, consulting, or informatics rather than bench-level testing roles.
How can I get hired as a medical technologist in Georgia with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is applying directly for new-graduate or trainee positions at large Georgia health systems such as Emory Healthcare, Piedmont Health, and Grady Health System, all of which periodically run new-grad onboarding rotations across laboratory departments. Candidates coming from adjacent roles like phlebotomist, laboratory assistant, or medical laboratory technician have a clear lateral pathway, especially if they are already enrolled in or have completed an ASCP-eligible degree program. Earning your ASCP MLS certification before applying, even as a new grad, gives a strong competitive edge in the Georgia market.
Where can I find and apply to medical technologist jobs in Georgia?
You can find and apply to medical technologist jobs in Georgia on Migrate Mate, which lists current Georgia openings across hospital systems, reference labs, and public health organizations. Find roles that fit your credentials and experience and apply directly.
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