Medical Laboratory Scientist

Baptist Health - Central Alabama; Montgomery (AL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Health - Central Alabama is seeking a Medical Laboratory Scientist to provide timely, courteous service to patients, physicians, and hospital staff by performing laboratory analyses accurately and efficiently. This role requires strong problem‑solving skills, attention to quality, and the ability to work both independently and in a team.

Primary location: Baptist Medical Center East. This regular-full-time position includes a second shift (7 on / 7 off).

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college in a chemical, biological, or clinical/medical laboratory science.
• Clinical laboratory training culminating in national certification as defined by ASCP Board of Registry.
• ASCP MT/MLS certification or equivalent required.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Team leadership

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in chemical/biological/clinical lab science

ASCP Board of Registry certification

Tools

MS Office

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 East

Job

Medical Laboratory Scientist

Medical Laboratory Scientist

Job Type

Regular-Full time

Shift

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