Medical Lab Scientist II, Full-Time, Baptist Clay

Baptist Medical Center Jacksonville; Alaska; On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Health is seeking a Medical Lab Scientist to join the team at Baptist Medical Center Clay in Fleming Island, Florida. This full-time night-shift role offers exposure to multiple lab areas and rotation among specialties.

Candidates must hold a valid Medical Technologist-Generalist license in Florida and have at least 1 year of MT experience; Associate's degree is required, Bachelor's degree preferred. Supervisory duties may be required during shifts.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in a clinical laboratory science or related field.
• Bachelor's degree is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform technical, specimen processing, LIS and clerical duties in lab.
• Maintain records of performance as defined in SOPs.
• Supervise MLTs and act as Charge Technologist when needed.

Education

Associate's Degree Required

Bachelor's Degree Preferred

Job description

Baptist Health is looking to add a highly motivated and skilled Medical Lab Scientist to join our team working at Baptist Medical Center Clay. This is a full-time opportunity.

This candidate must hold a valid Medical Technologist - Generalist license in the State of Florida before hire and have at least one year of working experience as a Medical Technologist. This Medical Technologist will be supervised by the Director and Section Supervisors, however, they can perform all responsibilites of this job description without on-site supervision. This candidate will work on a night shift rotating schedule, with a smaller team of two other Medical Technologists. This candidate will have the opportunity to rotate within different areas of the lab and sharpen the skills within each speciality.

As a Medical Lab Scientist, 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.
• Supervising MLTs as General Supervisor and serving as Charge Technologist in the absence of other lab supervisors or MTs.
• May instruct new employees and students.

Experience Requirements:

• 3-5 Years of Clinical Laboratory Experience
• Less than 1 year of Medical Technologist Experience
• Associate's Degree Required
• Bachelor's Degree Preferred
• Certified Medical Technologist (MT) Preferred
• Certified Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) Preferred
• Licensed Medical Technologist Required
• Licensed Clinical Laboratory Technician Required

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

AS

• Medical Technologist Experience
• Licensed Medical Technologist - AMT
• Clinical Laboratory Technician - DOH

Baptist Clay
1771 Baptist Clay Dr
Fleming Island, Florida, 32003

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