Medical Laboratory Scientist: First Shift, $15k Sign-On

Baptist Health; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Vision, Dental and Pet Insur.

Life Insurance

Short/Long Disability

Identity Theft Protection

Tuition Reimbursement

Maternity/Paternity Leave

PTO 5 days at hire

Bereavement Leave

PTO Sell Back

Compassionate Leave Sharing

Employee Support Fund

Retirement with Company Match

Job summary

Baptist Health in Lexington, KY is seeking a Medical Laboratory Scientist for first shift. This full-time position offers state-of-the-art technology, a collaborative team, and a $15,000 sign-on bonus for qualified individuals.

You will maintain technical competency, perform LIS downtime procedures, evaluate tests, ensure specimen quality, and troubleshoot with colleagues. A Bachelor’s degree and certification eligibility within one year are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in clinical laboratory science is required.
• Certification must be achieved within one year of hire; eligible for certification by recognized certifying agencies.

Responsibilities

• Maintains technical competency related to job functions.
• Understands LIS functions and performs downtime procedures effectively.
• Evaluates procedures and selects appropriate investigative techniques.
• Identifies and resolves problems that may affect test results and notifies appropriate personnel.
• Determines specimen acceptability by visual inspection and recognises abnormal results.
• Documents unacceptable specimens and communicates specimen requirements.
• Assesses job functions and takes action when problems are detected.
• Communicates with coworkers and customers when delays occur.
• Uses complex problem-solving skills to resolve clinical and instrument issues.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Clinical Laboratory Science

Job description

Baptist Health in Lexington, KY is seeking a Medical Laboratory Scientist for first shift. This full-time position offers state-of-the-art technology, a collaborative team, and a $15,000 sign-on bonus for qualified individuals.

You will maintain technical competency, perform LIS downtime procedures, evaluate tests, ensure specimen quality, and troubleshoot with colleagues. A Bachelor’s degree and certification eligibility within one year are required.