Medical Lab Scientist II 7 on 7 off Nights Brookwood Hospital

Baptist Health; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare facility in Birmingham seeks a Medical Laboratory Scientist II to evaluate and analyze blood and body fluids. The role requires a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and at least one year of experience. The successful candidate will ensure quality laboratory results and assist in training new team members. Join a dedicated team committed to providing compassionate care and maintaining compliance with healthcare standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum one year of experience in a clinical laboratory setting.
• Eligible for registry with ASCP, AAB, or AMT.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates specimens for quality and pre-analytical errors.
• Performs quality control, preventive maintenance, and troubleshooting.
• Communicates critical results to patient caregivers.

Skills

Quality Control

Specimen Evaluation

Computer System Proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Clinical Laboratory

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Science

Bachelor's degree in Biological Science

Job description

Position Summary

Baptist Health Brookwood Hospital

Baptist Health Brookwood Hospital is a 595-bed comprehensive healthcare facility known for providing a wide range of medical services and specialized care to the Homewood community and beyond. Our dedicated team of physicians, nurses, clinicians and medical professionals are committed to delivering quality and compassionate care. Accredited by The Joint Commission, Baptist Health Brookwood Hospital is recognized for excellence in stroke care, cardiovascular services, rehabilitation, bariatrics, surgical care including minimally invasive procedures and is one of the largest providers of psychiatry care in the state. We have earned Primary Stroke Center certification from The Joint Commission and Get with the Guidelines Gold Plus Achievement in Stroke from the American Heart Association. Our bariatric program is accredited by the American College of Surgeons Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program (MBSAQIP) as a Comprehensive Center. The campus also includes the Women’s Medical Center, providing full-service care for women at all stages of life, including gynecologic surgery, maternity, and a labor and delivery unit with a Level III NICU. The center holds Advanced Certification in Perinatal Care from The Joint Commission.

Position Summary

The Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) II evaluates, assists in the interpreting of results, and analyzes blood and body fluids using both automated and complex manual methods following established policies and procedures to ensure the highest quality of laboratory results within established timeframes. MLS CLS medtech med tech clinical lab scientist medical technologist

Responsibilities

• Evaluates specimens for quality and pre-analytical errors.
• Verifies results and quality control data for accuracy and reliability.
• Performs, evaluates, and documents all quality control, preventive maintenance and troubleshooting procedures.
• Receives a general guidance and direction, typically on moderately complex procedures only.
• Has knowledge of other areas in the laboratory and how they are related.
• Works semi-autonomously to accomplish task assigned.
• Verify instrument performance standards including linearity, reportable range and method comparisons.
• Demonstrates computer system proficiency including ordering, resulting, and inquiry functions.
• Ensures proper utilization and preparation of reagents and supplies.
• Assists with inventory management.
• Communicates critical results to the patient caregiver.
• Evaluate accuracy of results considering all phases of testing to include pre-analytical, analytical and post analytical sources of error.
• Reports work activities, instrument issues, supply issues and pending work at shift change to the oncoming MLS.
• Responds to work related technical inquiries.
• Assists in the training of new team members and students.
• Maintains reasonably regular, punctual attendance consistent with Baptist Health and Orlando Health policies, the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards.
• Maintains compliance with all Baptist Health and Orlando Health policies and procedures.
• Performs specimen collection procedures, specimen receiving and processing as required.
• Answers the telephone and greets guests to the department.
• Maintains current job knowledge in order to effectively instruct students or other personnel.
• Follows the established policies and procedures to meet regulatory and accrediting agency requirements.
• Practices infection control and safety practices and keeps a clean and organized work area.
• Maintains confidentiality of patient record, hospital and departmental matters at all times.

Qualifications

Education/Training

Bachelor's degree in Clinical Laboratory, Chemical, or Biological Science required. Bachelor's degree in other relevant fields may be considered if correct course load was completed.

Licensure/Certification

Must be eligible for registry with American Society of Clinical Pathology (ASCP), American Association of Bio-analysts (AAB), or American Medical Technologists (AMT) and must obtain certification within six months of hire.

Experience

One (1) year minimum experience. Based on area of assignment department specific competencies may be required.