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

188 Baptist Medical Center South; United States; On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Part time

Job summary

Baptist Health in Jacksonville is seeking a part-time Medical Laboratory Scientist I/II for the Laboratory Department at Baptist Medical Center South. The role involves processing specimens, LIS-related tasks, and general clerical duties in the main lab, with supervision by laboratory leadership.

The position requires a Florida Medical Technologist or Generalist licensure, with experience and education aligned to MLS roles, and may include instruction of new staff and students.

Qualifications

• Assists with processing and collecting specimens.
• Maintains records and adheres to SOPs.
• Performs clerical tasks in the main lab as needed.

Responsibilities

• Maintain expertise in technical and clerical lab duties.
• Record performance per SOP manuals; supervised by Director/Section Supervisors.
• Instruct new employees and students when applicable.

Skills

Specimen collection

LIS experience

Quality documentation

On-the-job training

Education

Associate's Degree

Bachelor's Degree preferred

Tools

Laboratory Information System (LIS)

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.

Duties

• 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.

Experience

• Medical Laboratory Scientist II Experience: 2 years Medical Technologist Experience

Education

• Associate's Degree Required
• Bachelor's Degree Preferred

Licenses and Certifications

• Certified Medical Technologist (MT) Preferred
• Certified Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) Preferred
• Licensed Medical Technologist Required
• Licensed Clinical Laboratory Technician Required
• Licensure note: Candidates licensed prior to 1997 are not required to have certification per the State of Florida Licensure Rules.

Location

Primary Location: South - Main Building 14550 Old St Augustine Rd Jacksonville, FL 32258 United States of America

Baptist Health’s care for the community spans generations. Together, we’re the largest group of people in Northeast Florida focused on innovative health care for patients, improving the health equity of our neighbors, and creating a welcoming workplace for team members where everyone’s voice is heard.