Medical Lab Scientist/Medical Lab Technologist

Baptist Health; Richmond (KY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

Life Insurance

Retirement plan with company match

Job summary

The Hospital Laboratory at Baptist Health Richmond conducts waived to high complexity testing across Hematology, Coagulation, Urinalysis, Chemistry, Blood Bank and Microbiology. The Medical Technologist/MLS role includes testing, reporting results, quality control, maintenance, and clerical duties in a fast-paced environment.

Candidates should have a Baccalaureate degree with MLS/ASCP MT/MLT and be certified or eligible for certification.

Qualifications

• Must meet CLIA 88 standards for general supervisor responsibilities.
• Certification by ASCP or eligible for certification within one year of hire.
• Membership in a professional organization is desirable but not required.

Responsibilities

• Perform waived, moderate, and high complexity testing according to CLIA guidelines.
• Interpret and report results for established tests in Hematology, Coagulation, Urinalysis, Chemistry, Blood Bank and Microbiology.
• Perform quality control, quality assurance, maintenance, and troubleshooting of instruments.
• Record data in the lab information system and collect specimens as needed.

Skills

CLIA 88 compliant testing

Quality control

Result interpretation

Documentation

Education

Baccalaureate degree with MLS/MT/MLT ASCP

Job description

Summary

Performs waived, moderate, and high complexity testing according to CLIA '88 guidelines; interprets and reports results for established tests and examinations in all areas of the laboratory: Hematology, Coagulation, Urinalysis, Chemistry, Blood Bank and Microbiology. Performs quality control, quality assurance, maintenance, and troubleshooting. Duties may also include clerical tasks and related laboratory services.

Job Title

Medical Technologist (ASCP)/Medical Laboratory Scientist

Contract

FULL TIME 3rd SHIFT

Job Description

The Hospital Laboratory is a specialized department responsible for performing diagnostic testing on patient specimens, including blood, urine, tissue, and other bodily fluids. It plays a critical role in patient care by providing accurate and timely test results that aid in disease diagnosis, treatment planning, and overall health monitoring.

Performs a wide range of technical procedures analyzing blood and various body fluids to expedite the physician's diagnosis and treatment of his patient. Records and documents this data in the lab computer system and in other appropriate areas. Collects blood samples and urine samples for drug screening as needed. Additional responsibilities include performance of quality control and preventative maintenance, specimen processing and patient venipuncture as needed.

• Independently performs, interprets, validates, and correlates tests as ordered by physicians by following the approved departmental procedures and in accordance with all regulatory agencies.
• Determines that the test results meet the requirements of the quality control program and if not met, repeats test, and ensures the results are approved for reporting.
• Expected to utilize complex problem-solving skills in resolving clinical and instrument problems.

Requirements

• ENFORCES HOSPITAL POLICIES AND MAINTAINS DEPARTMENT EFFICIENCY AND PROFICIENCY
• IMAGE QUALITY ASSURANCE
• QUALITY CONTROL IN THE WORK AREA
• EXECUTES PATIENT CARE DUTIES

Preferred Qualifications

• Baccalaureate degree with MLS (ASCP), MT (ASCP) or MLT (ASCP) and work experience to meet CLIA 88 standards for general supervisor position.
• Certified or eligible for certification in clinical laboratory science by recognized certifying agencies. Certification must be achieved within one year of hire.
• Membership in a professional organization is highly desirable but not mandatory.

Benefits

• Health, Vision, Dental and Pet Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Short Term and Long-Term Disability and Life Insurance
• Identity Theft Protection
• Tuition Reimbursement up to $6,000 annually
• Company paid Maternity and Paternity Leave
• 5 days of Paid Time Off available upon hire
• Bereavement Leave (includes pets)
• PTO Sell Back Program
• Compassionate Leave Sharing Program (PTO Donation)
• Employee Support Fund, for employees in need of emergency financial support
• Retirement with Company Match

Baptist Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.