Medical Laboratory Scientist II, Evenings, Core Lab, Baptist Downtown

Baptist Medical Center Jacksonville; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Baptist Health is seeking a Medical Laboratory Scientist II for the Core Lab at Baptist Medical Center Jacksonville. This full-time evening shift runs 12:30pm–9:00pm with rotating weekends and holidays, requiring strong teamwork and accurate processing of specimens.

Qualified candidates have 2 years MT experience, an Associate’s degree (Bachelor’s preferred) and Florida licensure in Chemistry/Hematology. Relocation assistance is offered and the team uses Beckman instruments and LIS in a

Qualifications

• 2 years Medical Technologist Experience.
• Licensed Medical Technologist or Licensed Clinical Laboratory Technician is preferred.
• Certification in Medical Technology or MT/MLT preferred may be required by Florida licensure rules.

Responsibilities

• Perform technical, specimen collection/processing, LIS, and clerical functions.
• Maintain records of performance per SOPs.
• Supervise MLTs as General Supervisor and serve as Charge Technologist in absences.
• Instruct new employees and students when needed.

Skills

Laboratory experience

Team collaboration

Education

Associate's Degree

Bachelor's Degree preferred

Tools

Beckman Instruments

LIS

Job description

**$5,000 Sign on Bonus Offered for Qualified Candidates**

Baptist Health is looking to add a highly motivated and skilled Medical Laboratory Scientist II to join our team working in the Core Lab at Baptist Medical Center Jacksonville. This is a full-time, evening shift opportunity working 12:30pm to 9:00pm with rotating weekends and holidays.

This candidate must be trained in the areas of chemistry, coagulation, urinalysis, hematology and some serology. This candidate will have the opportunity to work with Beckman Instruments and our automation line for all chemistry, hematology and coagulation instruments. This candidate must be comfortable working closely with a team of 7-8 Medical Technologists and four Specimen Processors.

As a Medical Lab Scientist II in the Core Lab, your duties will include, but are not limited to:

• Maintaining expertise and performing technical, specimen collection/processing, LIS, general department, and clerical functions in laboratory areas where applicable.
• Maintaining records of performance as defined in the SOP manuals
• Supervision by Director and Section Supervisors; can perform all responsibilities without on-site supervision.
• Supervising MLTs as General Supervisor and serving as Charge Technologist in the abscense of other lab supervisors or MTs.
• May instruct new employees and students.

Experience Requirements:

• 2 years Medical Technologist Experience

Education & Credential Requirements:

• Associate's Degree Required
• Bachelor's Degree Preferred
• Certified Medical Technologist (MT) Preferred Or
• Certified Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) Preferred Or
• Licensed Medical Technologist Required Or
• Licensed Clinical Laboratory Technician Required Or

This candidate is required to be licensed as a Medical Technologist in the State of Florida and in the areas of Chemistry and Hematology.

• License note: Candidates licensed prior to 1997 are not required to have certification per the State of Florida Licensure Rules.

This Medical Laboratory Scientist II position will be located in our Core Lab at Baptist Downtown.

** Relocation assistance available! **

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