Medical Laboratory Scientist I (Day Shift)

Baptist-Health; Homewood (AL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

403(b) Retirement Savings Plan w/match

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Paid Time Off (up to 5 weeks)

Life Insurance

Extended Leave Plan (ELP)

Family Care

Educational Benefits including tuition

Job summary

Baptist Health Brookwood Hospital in Homewood, AL seeks a Medical Laboratory Scientist to analyze blood and body fluids using automated and manual methods, perform QC, and maintain safety standards. You will verify results, document data, and communicate critical findings to caregivers to ensure quality patient care.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree, completion of an accredited MLS program, and national certification (ASCP/AAB/AMT) or eligibility with certification within 6 months of hire.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Completion of an accredited medical laboratory scientist program.
• National Certification (ASCP/AAB/AMT) or eligible; certification within 6 months from hire.

Responsibilities

• Analyze blood and body fluids using automated and manual methods.
• Verify results and maintain QC data for accuracy.
• Maintain safety, infection control and proper reagents handling.
• Communicate critical results to care teams and document findings.

Skills

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Quality-minded

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Accredited medical laboratory scientist program

Tools

ASCP Certification

AAB Certification

AMT Certification

Job description

Position Summary

At Baptist Health, our mission is to improve the health and quality of life for the individuals and communities we serve.

Baptist Health Brookwood Hospital offers great NEW competitive pay and benefits!

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan w/matching
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Paid Time Off (up to 5 weeks to start)
• Life Insurance
• Extended Leave Plan (ELP)
• Family Care (childcare, elder care, pet care)
• Educational Benefits including tuition reimbursement & monthly payments to help pay down any graduated school debt

ALL benefits start on day one!

Our people are passionate about what they do, the product they sell, and the customers they serve. If you're looking for an opportunity to be a part of a work family that values collaboration, innovation and dedication, we're the right company for you.

Section 1557 Non-DiscriminationThe Office for Civil Rights (OCR) enforces Section 1557 of the Affordable Care Act (Section 1557), which prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, or sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, and sex characteristics), in covered health programs or activities. 42 U.S.C. 18116.

Company is committed to diversity and inclusion. We are an equal opportunity employer including veterans and people with disabilities.

Responsibilities

A Brief OverviewThe Medical Laboratory Scientist analyzes blood and body fluids using both automated and complex manual methods following established policies and procedures to ensure the highest quality of laboratory results within established timeframes.What you will do

• Verifies routine results and quality control data for accuracy and reliability using prescribed guidelines.
• Performs, evaluates, and documents all quality control, preventive maintenance and troubleshooting procedures.
• Receives guidance and direction from more experienced team members or lead.
• Maintains current Florida license as a Medical Technologist in the specialty or specialties required by the laboratory section(s)
• assigned.
• National Certification such as American Society of Clinical Pathology (ASCP), American Association of Bioanalysts (AAB), or
• American Medical Technologists (AMT) preferred.er.
• Demonstrates computer system proficiency including ordering, resulting, and inquiry functions.
• Ensures proper utilization and preparation of reagents and supplies.
• Communicates critical results to the patient caregiver. Regularly reports all unusual findings to the immediate supervisor.
• Regularly reports work activities and pending work to the oncoming technologist.
• Responds to work related technical inquiries as needed.
• Maintains reasonably regular, punctual attendance consistent with Baptist Health policies, the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state, and local standards.
• Maintains compliance with all Baptist Health policies and procedures.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.
• Performs specimen collection procedures, specimen receiving and processing as required.
• Answers the telephone and greets guests to the department.
• Maintains current job knowledge in order to effectively instruct students or other personnel.
• Responsible for an active role in the laboratory quality improvement program.
• Follows the established policies and procedures to meet regulatory and accrediting agency requirements.
• Practices infection control and safety practices and keeps a clean and organized work area.
• Maintains confidentiality of patient records, hospital and departmental matters at all times

Qualifications

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Completion of an accredited medical laboratory scientist program
• National Certification as American Society of Clinical Pathology (ASCP), American Association of Bioanalysts (AAB), or American Medical Technologists (AMT), or equivalent, or eligible for board certification required. Certification required within 6 months from hire.