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Medical Laboratory Scientist
Company : Catholic Health Initiatives
Location : Fort Oglethorpe, GA, 30742
Job Type : Full Time / Part Time
Salary : 29.95-42.08 HOUR
Date Posted : 8 January 2026
Job Summary and Responsibilities
4p-midnight 2 shifts each week
Accepting MLS or MLT candidates
Accurately analyzes and reports all tests ordered by the Medical Staff in a timely manner and according to laboratory procedures and regulatory guidelines to aid in the diagnosis and treatment of patients.
Essential Key Job Responsibilities
- Performs and reports waived, moderately complex, and highly complex test procedures on patient specimens adhering to the Section’s Standard Operating Procedures to ensure accurate and timely reporting
- Provides excellent patient care through clinical correlation of results, identification of patterns of bias, rapid notification of appropriate caregivers of critical values, and completion of testing within established turn-around-time limits
- Ensures that major automated equipment is operational by performing required maintenance, calibration and troubleshooting procedures; including contacting of instrument vendor for assistance or repair
- Performs required calibration and quality control procedures and maintains records to ensure tests are being performed within established parameters
- Performs proficiency testing as assigned and review results with laboratory clinical leaders
- Assists in evaluation and generation of compliant documentation for the validation of new procedures and equipment to provide the physician with the most current laboratory technology
- Participates in opportunities for continuing education and/or teaching, training according to the Section Performance Standards to enhance technical skills of students, trainees, coworkers, and self
- Responsible for inventory of supplies, including providing assistance with monitoring supplies, ordering, and placing received supplies into storage
- Completes all work and resolves or appropriately passes ongoing issues to incoming staff within the scheduled shift
- As a representative of CommonSpirit Health, utilizes professionalism and HumanKindness while communicating with physicians, hospital staff, patients, coworkers, other stakeholders in laboratory operations, and all members of the general public, whether in email, instant messaging, telephone, or face-to-face interactions
- Adheres to all regulatory 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
Preferred: ASCP or equivalent certification
Where You'll WorkBe 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.
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Frequently asked questions
In Fort Oglethorpe, certifications like MLS or MLT from ASCP or equivalent are highly respected. Tennessee-specific credentials such as MT-L:TN or MLT-L:TN add local credibility, boosting employability in regional health facilities including Catholic Health Initiatives.
The Fort Oglethorpe area shows growing demand for lab scientists due to new healthcare projects like the upcoming Georgia hospital by Catholic Health Initiatives. While competition exists, candidates with strong certifications and clinical experience stand out.
Scientists here juggle complex test analyses, urgent critical value communications, and equipment troubleshooting. The role demands precision under time constraints, supporting patient care across diverse specialties with faith-based professionalism.
Absolutely. Medical Laboratory Scientists can transition into roles like clinical education, quality assurance, or lab management. Continuous learning opportunities at Catholic Health Initiatives promote growth beyond benchwork, especially in emerging diagnostic technologies.
Salaries typically reflect certification level, experience, and local demand. For Fort Oglethorpe, average earnings range between $55,000 to $70,000 annually, influenced by the expanding healthcare infrastructure and specialized skills in complex testing.
Catholic Health Initiatives weaves compassion and humankindness into daily operations, encouraging lab scientists to engage respectfully with patients and colleagues. This mission-driven atmosphere nurtures holistic care beyond technical expertise.
Trainees receive thorough training at established CHI sites in Tennessee and Georgia, ensuring hands-on exposure to advanced lab procedures. This comprehensive orientation fosters skill development aligned with regulatory standards and clinical excellence.
Medical Laboratory Scientists often handle complex testing, quality control, and equipment validation, requiring a bachelor's degree. Technicians typically focus on routine analyses under supervision, holding associate degrees with more limited procedural scope.
The new hospital launch in December 2025 creates fresh positions, emphasizing advanced lab roles with cutting-edge technology. This expansion heightens demand for skilled scientists in Fort Oglethorpe and surrounding areas, presenting promising career prospects.
CHI emphasizes a faith-based approach, award-winning care, and a collaborative culture. Clinical lab scientists benefit from innovative equipment, ongoing education, and a commitment to community health, differentiating it from more commercial institutions.