Medical Laboratory Scientist Intern

Baptist Health; Montgomery (AL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

Baptist Health in Alabama seeks a Medical Laboratory Scientist Intern to join the team on a PRN basis at Baptist Medical Center East. Under supervision, you will assist with laboratory analyses and patient care, supporting physicians and staff while meeting performance standards.

The role emphasizes developing practical MLS skills through structured 6-month internships and close collaboration with senior scientists.

Qualifications

• Enrollment in the Medical Laboratory Science program or MLS internship program.
• Senior MLS student recommended for a 6‑month clinical internship.
• Medical Laboratory Technician student recommended for a 6‑month clinical internship.

Responsibilities

• Provide timely, courteous service to patients, physicians and hospital staff.
• Perform laboratory analyses accurately and efficiently.
• Meet performance standards listed in the job description.
• Work under supervision of Medical Laboratory Scientists; collaborate with team.

Skills

MS Office

Team leadership

Organization

Interpersonal skills

Customer relations

Deadline management

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Independent and teamwork

CLIA qualifications

Education

Medical Laboratory Science program student

MLS internship by MLS program student

Job description

Highlights:

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.

Summary

Under supervision of Medical Laboratory Scientists, provides timely, courteous service to patients, physicians, and hospital staff by performing laboratory analyses accurately and efficiently and achieving all performance standards listed below.

Education / Experience

Accepted into the Baptist Medical Center South, School of Medical Laboratory Science program or a senior Medical Laboratory Science student recommended by AUM Medical Laboratory Science Program Director for a 6-month clinical internship or a Medical Laboratory Technician student recommended by Jefferson State Community College Program Director for a 6-month clinical internship.

License / Certification

None

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.
• Must meet CLIA personnel testing qualifications before performing high complexity testing.

Primary Location

Baptist Medical Center East

Job

Medical Laboratory Scientist Intern

Medical Laboratory Scientist Intern

Job Type

PRN-PRN

Shift

First Shift (United States of America)