Medical Laboratory Scientist

The Health Care Authority for Baptist Health, An Affiliate of UAB Health System; Prattmont (AL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Health in Prattville is seeking a Medical Laboratory Scientist to provide timely, courteous laboratory services to patients, physicians, and hospital staff. Responsibilities include accurate analyses, detecting unusual conditions, and solving problems within the lab team.

Requirements include a Bachelor's degree in a lab science and ASCP certification. The role is Regular-Full time with a 7 on / 7 off shift, based at Prattville Baptist Hospital in Alabama.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in chemical, biological, or clinical/medical laboratory science is required.
• Active ASCP certification (MT/MLS/Microbiology) or equivalent is required.

Responsibilities

• Perform laboratory analyses accurately and efficiently.
• Identify unusual conditions and assist in problem solving.
• Collaborate with physicians, patients, and hospital staff.
• Potentially take on additional duties within scope of the role.

Skills

MS Office

Analytical skills

Team leadership

Communication

Multitasking

Customer relations

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in chemical, biological, or clinical/medical laboratory science

ASCP Board certification (MT/MLS/Microbiology) or equivalent

Job description

About Baptist Health

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:

Prattville Baptist Hospital

Job:

Medical Laboratory Scientist

Job Type:

Regular-Full time

Shift:

7 on / 7 off

Agreement - 2nd Shift (United States of America)

Additional Information

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