Medical Laboratory Scientist

Baptist Health; Montgomery (AL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Health is a major health system in central Alabama, currently seeking a Medical Laboratory Scientist for Baptist Medical Center South to support patient care with accurate laboratory analyses. The position operates on a 7 on / 7 off evening shift and requires strong teamwork, reliability, and the ability to meet strict deadlines.

The candidate must hold a Bachelor’s degree in laboratory science and ASCP certification, with demonstrated MS Office skills and leadership capabilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in chemical, biological, or clinical laboratory science required.
• ASCP Board of Registry certification required.
• ASCP MT/MLS certification or equivalent certification required.

Responsibilities

• Provide timely and courteous service to patients, physicians, and hospital staff while performing laboratory analyses accurately and efficiently.
• Detect unusual conditions and assume responsibility for problem solving.
• May have additional duties assigned within the scope of the role.

Skills

MS Office

Leadership

Task management

Education

Bachelor's degree in laboratory science

ASCP Board certification

Job description

Baptist Health is the largest healthcare system serving central Alabama, providing comprehensive hospital-based and outpatient services to nearly 60 percent of the residents in Montgomery, Autauga and Elmore counties. To learn more about Baptist Health, visit us at https://www.baptistfirst.org.

Highlights

Summary: The Medical Laboratory Scientist shall provide timely and courteous service to patients, physicians, and hospital staff by performing laboratory analyses accurately and efficiently. This individual shall detect unusual conditions and assume responsibility for problem solving. This position may have additional duties assigned that are within scope of the role.

Education / Experience

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college in a chemical, biological, or clinical/medical laboratory science required. Clinical laboratory training culminating in national certification as defined by American Society of Clinical Pathologists (ASCP) Board of Registry.

License / Certification

Active ASCP Medical Technologist (MT), ASCP Medical Lab Scientist (MLS), ASCP Microbiology, or equivalent certification required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Excellent knowledge of MS Office and familiarity with relevant computer software. Strong team leadership skills, strong organization, interpersonal, and customer relations skills. Must be able to meet strict deadlines. Strong analytical and problem-solving ability, and excellent organizational skills. Must be able to complete multiple tasks simultaneously. Ability to develop trust with leaders in the organizations. Strong written and oral communication skills, proficient computer skills, proven track record of successful performance. Ability to understand complex multifactor situations and bring appropriate solutions. Ability to work both independently and in a team environment.

Primary Location

Baptist Medical Center South

Job

Medical Laboratory Scientist - 7o/7o Evening

Job Type

Regular-Full time

Shift

7 on / 7 off - Second Shift (United States of America)

Baptist Health is recognized by Forbes as one of America’s best employers in the state of Alabama.