Medical Technologist III
St. Josephs Candler$32.75–$50.53/hrSavannah, GAFull timePosted 1w agoStill open, checked every nightHow this pay compares
This posting states $32.75–$50.53 an hour. Open medical laboratory scientist jobs in Georgia post a median of $40.44 an hour, the middle half $37.92–$41.60, across 10 jobs that state their pay, so this one is above the middle half of what they post. Medical laboratory scientists employed in Georgia earn a median of $29.89 an hour (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics).
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Workplace injuries
Candler Hospital in Savannah reported 73 work injuries and illnesses to OSHA for 2025 over 2,842,166 hours worked: 5.1 per 100 full-time workers, against 5.1 per 100 full-time workers at general hospitalsnationwide. 1 of them describes violence by a patient, resident or client in the case's own words. This is the employer's own report. Workplace injuries by employer.
Visa sponsorship record
From 1 October 2025 to 30 June 2026, the US Labor Department certified 1 H-1B application from St. Josephs Candler for medical laboratory scientists, offering a median $20.14 an hour (the low end of each application's wage range). That is the employer's record, not a promise for this job: ask its recruiter whether this one sponsors a visa. Every employer that sponsors medical laboratory scientists.
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About the job
- Position Summary
- Night Shift; utilizes working knowledge of the complex instruments used in the clinical laboratory to perform the work required with speed and accuracy. Knowledgeable of laboratory test procedures with defined automated procedures, calculations and/or indicators which are age dependent. Testing procedures are performed on specimens from adult, children, adolescent, neonate and geriatric patients. Keeps abreast of advancements made in clinical laboratory science, and reflects the current legal, ethical and professional standards in all areas of responsibility. Performs routine maintenance and troubleshooting. Participates in educational and training activities.
- Education
- Bachelors - Required
- Experience
- 1 Year - Preferred
- License & Certification
- National Certification - Required within 1 year of hire, if not already certified
- Currently registered or registry eligible (ASCP or equivalent).
- Core Job Functions
- Organizes daily workload to achieve acceptable performance outcomes, recognizing weak areas and implementing appropriate resolution. Adapts readily to changes in workload and stressful situations, demonstrates confident and supportive behavior. Shows initiative to know where the focus is needed.
- Processes patient specimens, properly documenting identification of each specimen processed so that the correct results are available to the clinician. Demonstrates the ability to coordinate simultaneous tests/procedures with complete accuracy. Performs laboratory testing utilizing non-automated and automated, computerized equipment.
- Maintains appropriate records in accordance with guidelines of regulatory agencies. Collaborates with departmental team leaders on unmet quality performance standards, directing alternate procedures and reviews at appropriate interval for compliance. Adapts readily to changes in workload and stressful situations, demonstrating confident and supportive behavior in dealing with crisis situations.
- Correlates abnormal laboratory results with pathologic and physiologic stats to determine validity and reasonableness of data. Recognizes unexpected results, errors and problems with patient tests. Performs analytical and decision making functions without direct supervision.
- Coordinates activities of laboratory technicians and support personnel as required. Assures the quality and timeliness of patient test results by investigating problems involving specimen collection, result reporting and turnaround time.
From St. Josephs Candler's job posting, checked 9 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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St. Josephs Candler hires nurses, front-office staff and medical assistants in Georgia and South Carolina.
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