Medical Lab Scientist I, Laboratory, Part-Time, Baptist South

Baptist Health System, Inc.; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Baptist Health is seeking a part-time Medical Laboratory Scientist I for the Baptist Medical Center South in Jacksonville, FL. The shift is days, 6:30am–3:00pm, three days a week with rotating weekends. Requires Florida MT Generalist license before hire and an Associate’s Degree (Bachelor’s preferred).

The role spans specimen processing, LIS use, and general lab clerical tasks. May involve supervising responsibilities and training new staff under the direction of the Director and Section

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid Medical Technologist - Generalist license in Florida before hire.
• Associate’s Degree is required; Bachelor’s Degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain expertise in technical and specimen collection/processing.
• Operate LIS and perform clerical duties in the general lab.
• Follow SOPs and maintain records of performance.
• Supervise by Director and Section Supervisors; may train new staff.

Skills

Specimen processing

LIS proficiency

Clerical duties

Education

Associate’s Degree

Bachelor’s Degree Preferred

Job description

About Baptist Health
Recognized as a top place to work in health care, Baptist Health cares for more patients in Northeast Florida than any other provider, ranking as “most preferred” for more than 30 years. We’re Jacksonville’s only locally governed, faith-based, not-for-profit health system and provide a full spectrum of preventive and specialty care through 200+ locations and six hospitals. Our centers of excellence include Baptist MD Anderson Cancer Center, Baptist Heart Hospital, Baptist Neurological Institute and Wolfson Children’s Hospital.

Baptist Health is looking to add a highly motivated and skilled Medical Lab Scientist I to join our team working in the Laboratory Department at Baptist Medical Center South. This is a part-time opportunity working day shift, 6:30am - 3:00pm, three days a week with rotating weekends

As a Medical Laboratory Scientist II, at Baptist Health, you can expect processing and collecting specimens, working in the LIS, and general clerical duties in the general (main) lab.

This candidate_ must hold a valid Medical Technologist - Generalist license in the State of Florida before hire. _ Baptist South is serving the rapidly growing neighborhoods in southern Duval and northern St. Johns counties. This hospital blends resort-like amenities with the mot advanced medical care, providing for the physical, spiritual and emotional needs of patients and their families.

As a Medical Laboratory Scientist I, your duties will include, but are not limited to:

• Maintaining expertise and performing technical, specimen collection/processing, LIS, general department, and clerical functions in laboratory areas where applicable.
• Maintaining records of performance as defined in the SOP manuals
• Supervision by Director and Section Supervisors; can perform all responsibilities without on-site supervision.
• May instruct new employees and students.

Medical Laboratory Scientist II Experience:

• 2 years Medical Technologist Experience

Medical Laboratory Scientist II Education:

• Associate’s Degree Required
• Bachelor’s Degree Preferred

Medical Laboratory Scientist II Licenses and Certifications:

• Certified Medical Technologist (MT) Preferred Or
• Certified Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) Preferred Or
• Licensed Medical Technologist Required Or
• Licensed Clinical Laboratory Technician Required Or

_ License note: _ Candidates licensed prior to 1997 are not required to have certification per the State of Florida Licensure Rules.

This Medical Laboratory Scientist I position will be located at Baptist South.

Primary Location:

South - Main Building14550 Old St Augustine RdJacksonville, FL 32258United States of America