Medical Lab Scientist I

Baptist Health Arkansas; Magnolia (AR); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Health Arkansas seeks a Medical Lab Scientist to perform and supervise clinical laboratory tests, prepare samples, and operate automated instrumentation to deliver accurate results for clinician decision-making.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in CLS/MMLS or related field, registry eligibility, and strong multitasking and communication skills to work under pressure within a leading healthcare system in Arkansas.

Qualifications

• 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 at the hiring manager’s discretion.
• Registry for Medical Laboratory Technician (ASCP or equivalent) preferred; registry eligible.

Responsibilities

• Perform medical laboratory tests, procedures and analyses.
• Prepare samples for examination and operate automated equipment.
• Interpret results to support clinician treatment decisions.
• Work with limited supervision; may serve as Tech in Charge.
• Demonstrate good judgement and perform under pressure.

Skills

Multitasking

Decision making

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree CLS/MMLS

Bachelor’s degree Chemistry/Physics/Biology

Job description

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

• 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.
• 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 which allow for the analysis, interpretation and valid conclusion to be made during data collection and during mechanical or scientific procedures.
• Must possess good communication skills with the public and other hospital staff.
• Possesses the desired attitude and knowledge for other duties as assigned.

This job will be authorized0.01 hours bi-weekly.

Today, Baptist Health is Arkansas' most comprehensive healthcare organization with more than 250 points of access that include 11 hospitals, urgent care centers, a senior living community, and over 100 primary and specialty care clinics in Arkansas and eastern Oklahoma.