Medical Lab Scientist I

Baptist Healthcare; Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Health offers a Medical Lab Scientist I position in Little Rock, AR, within the Laboratory department. The role is full-time, daytime shifts from 0600 to 1830, with potential responsibilities as Tech in Charge and the need for high accuracy in test analyses.

The candidate will perform a range of medical laboratory tests and report results to clinicians to aid diagnosis and treatment decisions. A strong emphasis on multitasking, judgment under pressure, and good communication is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Clinical Laboratory Science or Medical Technology from an accredited institution.
• Registry for Medical Laboratory Technician (ASCP or equivalent) preferred, must be registry eligible.
• Completes training in at least two rotations within the first six months of employment as required per hospital.
• Possess language, math and reasoning skills for data collection and analysis.

Responsibilities

• Conduct medical laboratory tests, procedures and analyses to aid diagnosis and treatment.
• Prepare samples and operate automated equipment and instrumentation.
• Interpret results accurately to support timely clinical decision-making.

Skills

Analytical skills

Multitasking

Communication skills

Decision making under pressure

Education

Bachelor's degree in Clinical Laboratory Science or Medical Technology

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Physics or Biology

Tools

Automated equipment

Specialized instrumentation

Job description

Medical Lab Scientist I

Job ID: 65153

BHMC-Little Rock

Lab

Full Time

Job Details

Department: Laboratory

Shift: Day

Working Hours: 0600-1830

Summary:

Medical Lab Scientist provides information for diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease by conducting medical laboratory tests, procedures, and analyses with little or no supervision. The job includes preparing the samples for examination, using automated equipment and specialized instrumentation, performing numerous complicated tests simultaneously and accurately interpreting the results in a timely manner in order to enable the clinician to utilize the data when making treatment decisions. The job requires multitasking and quick decision making skills. Position requires good judgement and performance under pressure. May be called upon to be Tech in Charge.

Other information:

1. Bachelor's degree in Clinical Laboratory Science or Medical Technology from an accredited institution. Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Physics or Biology will be considered and are at the discretion of the hiring manager at the time of application or promotion.
2. Registry for Medical Laboratory Technician (ASCP or equivalent) preferred, must be registry eligible.
3. Completes training in at least two rotations within the first six months of employment as required per hospital.
4. Possess language, math and reasoning skills which allow for the analysis, interpretation and valid conclusion to be made during data collection and during mechanical or scientific procedures.
5. Must possess good communication skills with the public and other hospital staff.
6. Possesses the desired attitude and knowledge for other duties as assigned.

This job will be authorized72.00 hours bi-weekly.

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