Medical Lab Scientist IHA Job 1

Baptist Health Arkansas; Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Health Arkansas is seeking a Medical Laboratory Scientist to join our diagnostic team in Little Rock. The role requires performing and interpreting a broad range of tests with minimal supervision, preparing samples, and operating automated analyzers to deliver accurate results for patient care.

Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Clinical Laboratory Science or Medical Technology, be registry eligible, and possess strong multitasking, communication, and decision-making skills to

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree requirement from an accredited program; registry eligibility preferred.
• Must be registry eligible (ASCP or equivalent).
• 2 years lab experience required.
• Ability to work across multiple campuses.
• Strong language, math and reasoning skills.
• Good communication with patients and staff.

Responsibilities

• Perform and interpret medical laboratory tests to aid diagnosis.
• Prepare samples for examination and operate automated analyzers.
• Conduct multiple complex tests simultaneously with accuracy.
• Interpret results and communicate findings to clinicians.
• Maintain composure and perform under pressure.

Skills

Multitasking

Communication skills

Decision making under pressure

Analytical reasoning

Education

Bachelor's degree in Clinical Laboratory Science or Medical Technology

Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Physics or Biology

Job description

Working Hours: Will work in Microbiology/MolecularExperience in Microbiology and Molecular is a must.

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.

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.
• 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.
• Completes training in at least two rotations within the first six months of employment as required per hospital.
• 2 years experience required.
• Must be willing to work on multiple campuses as assigned.
• Possesses the desired attitude and knowledge for other duties as assigned.

This job will be authorized0.08 hours bi-weekly.

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