Medical Laboratory Scientist

CommonSpirit Health•Fort Oglethorpe, GA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Where You’ll Work Be a part of something new! We are immediately hiring for a position supporting the development of our brand-new Georgia hospital, with a planned go-live date of December 2025. This opportunity includes comprehensive training and orientation at our established CHI facilities in Tennessee and Georgia. CHI Memorial, a member of CommonSpirit, is an award-winning, not-for-profit, faith-based health care organization dedicated to the healing ministry of Jesus Christ. Founded by the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth, we offer a comprehensive continuum of care, from preventative and primary care to acute hospital services specializing in cancer, cardiac, neuroscience, stroke, and orthopedic services. Our commitment to excellence has earned us top prestigious recognition repeatedly from U.S. News and World Report, PINC AI™, CMS, Healthgrades®, Leapfrog, and most recently as one of the Best Places to Work in Tennessee. We are proud to serve Southeast Tennessee and Northwest Georgia with the expertise of 4,700 team members and nearly 500 affiliated physicians. Job Summary and Responsibilities 3 8p-8a shifts plus 5 midnight -8am shifts per Pay Period 20,000 Sign on Bonus Available Accepting MLS or MLT candidates The Medical Laboratory Scientist accurately performs and reports lab tests to aid patient diagnosis and treatment, following established procedures and regulations.

Requirements

MLS Bachelor's Degree in a biological or chemical science as defined by CLIA.
Tennessee: MT-L:TN or MT ASCP or equivalent certification
MLT Associate’s Degree in a biological or chemical science as defined by CLIA
Tennessee: MLT-L:TN or MLT (ASCP) or equivalent certification

Nice To Haves

ASCP or equivalent certification

Responsibilities

Testing & Reporting: Performing and reporting various test procedures (waived, moderately, and highly complex) on patient specimens, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
Patient Care: Providing excellent patient care through result correlation, identifying biases, promptly notifying caregivers of critical values, and meeting turnaround times.
Equipment Management: Operating and maintaining automated equipment, performing calibration, troubleshooting, and coordinating vendor support.
Quality Control: Performing and documenting quality control and calibration procedures to ensure test accuracy.
Proficiency & Improvement: Participating in proficiency testing and assisting with the validation of new procedures and equipment.
Education & Training: Engaging in continuing education and training others to enhance technical skills.
Inventory: Managing lab supplies, including monitoring, ordering, and storage.
Shift Handoff: Completing all work and resolving or relaying issues to incoming staff.
Professionalism: Communicating professionally and kindly with all stakeholders, adhering to all regulatory requirements.