MLT or MLS - 2nd Shift

Hamilton Medical Center, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Vitruvian Health seeks a skilled Medical Laboratory Scientist to perform complex clinical tests and handle sophisticated equipment. The role includes teaching responsibilities and ensuring patient care aligns with age-specific needs across neonate to geriatric populations.

The position requires MLS/MT certification and state licensure compliance, with strong dexterity and clear communication with clinical staff essential for accurate results.

Qualifications

• Education: B.S. in Medical Laboratory Science or Natural Science or A.S in Medical Laboratory Technology.
• Licensure: Certified MT/MLS ASCP or equivalent; maintain certification.
• Recent graduation accepted; Georgia licensure required by state law.
• Skills: Manual dexterity and good eye/hand coordination; ability to communicate with healthcare providers.

Responsibilities

• Performs a wide variety of complex clinical laboratory tests and procedures according to established standards.
• Maintains and calibrates highly scientific equipment; provides teaching to laboratory students and personnel.
• Assesses patient data by age to ensure care aligns with age-specific needs.

Skills

Manual dexterity

Eye-hand coordination

Communication with clinicians

Attention to detail

Education

BS MLS or Natural Science

AS MLS MT ASCP or equivalent

Tools

Clinical instrumentation

Job description

Who We Are

At Vitruvian Health, we serve with compassion. As the leading healthcare system for northwest Georgia and southeast Tennessee, we are committed not only to strengthening the health of our communities, but also to supporting the growth, success, and well‑being of every team member.

Our Legacy

Formerly Hamilton Health Care System, Vitruvian Health is built on a legacy of trust, innovation, and exceptional care. With more than 80 access points across the region—including Hamilton Medical Center and Bradley Medical Center—you’ll have the opportunity to be part of something bigger: a connected, mission‑driven team making a difference every day.

Our Values

Our core values—Professionalism, Respect, Integrity, Diversity, and Excellence (PRIDE)—guide every interaction and decision. We believe in empowering our people, celebrating what makes us unique, and delivering care that reflects the heart of our mission.

Your Career With Us

Join us and build a meaningful career where you’re valued, inspired, and supported to make a real impact. Excellence. Every person. Every time.

JOB SUMMARY

Performs a wide variety of complex clinical laboratory tests and procedures, according to established standards for patients of all age populations. Maintains and/or calibrates highly scientific equipment; provides teaching and education to laboratory students and other personnel. Must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patient served. Must demonstrate knowledge of age dependent expected values and assess data reflective of the patients' current status in relation to their age specific needs. (E)

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

Education: B.S. Degree in Medical Laboratory Science or Natural Science or A.S degree in Medical Laboratory Technology. Licensure: Certified MT/MLS ASCP or equivalent. Must maintain certification throughout employment of Hamilton Medical Center Persons moving to the state or recent graduates of an accredited MT program will be temporarily classified as an MT/MLS for 18 months prior to initial certification. Must meet Georgia State Laws of licensure of clinical laboratories. Experience: Recent graduation accepted. Skills: Manual dexterity and good eye / hand coordination. Ability to distinguish sound in low to high range to assure proper operation of clinical equipment. Ability to communicate with other healthcare providers by telephone to obtain or give information critical to patient care. Visual acuity, basic mathematical skills and color discrimination ability. Ability to obtain and interpret pertinent information in terms of the patient’s needs that are age appropriate. Ability to select proper instrumentation / supplies appropriate for age group of the patient served, particularly focusing on the neonate, pediatric, adult and geriatric patient. Demonstrates consistent ability to perform clinical skills necessary in the care and treatment of a variety of ages in patients, particularly focusing on the neonate, pediatric, adult and geriatric patients. (E)

PHYSICAL, MENTAL, ENVIRONMENTAL AND WORKING CONDITIONS

Exposure to normal hazards of clinical laboratory setting; such as, exposure to disease-bearing specimens, toxic chemicals and hazardous wastes. Lifting, bending, walking, sitting, standing and stooping required. Adaptability to flexible schedule and subject to call back as needed. Stress of time constraints and workload. (E)

Who We Are

At Vitruvian Health, we serve with compassion. As the leading healthcare system for northwest Georgia and southeast Tennessee, we are committed not only to strengthening the health of our communities, but also to supporting the growth, success, and well‑being of every team member.

Our Legacy

Formerly Hamilton Health Care System, Vitruvian Health is built on a legacy of trust, innovation, and exceptional care. With more than 80 access points across the region—including Hamilton Medical Center and Bradley Medical Center—you’ll have the opportunity to be part of something bigger: a connected, mission‑driven team making a difference every day.

Our Values

Our core values—Professionalism, Respect, Integrity, Diversity, and Excellence (PRIDE)—guide every interaction and decision. We believe in empowering our people, celebrating what makes us unique, and delivering care that reflects the heart of our mission.

Your Career With Us

Join us and build a meaningful career where you’re valued, inspired, and supported to make a real impact. Excellence. Every person. Every time.