Medical Laboratory Scientist; Micro/Core; Full Time Days Monday-Friday

Baptist Health; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401(k) with matching

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Paid Time Off

Life Insurance

Extended Leave Plan

Family Care benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Baptist Health Princeton Hospital is seeking a Medical Laboratory Scientist to analyze blood and body fluids using automated and manual methods, ensuring high-quality results within established timeframes. The role requires a Bachelor’s degree and MLS certification eligibility with rapid onboarding to day-one benefits.

Essential functions include verifying results, performing QC procedures, and maintaining system proficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Completion of an accredited medical laboratory scientist program.
• National Certification as ASCP/AAB/AMT or equivalent, or eligible for board certification. Certification required within 6 months from hire.

Responsibilities

• Verifies routine results and quality control data for accuracy and reliability.
• Performs, evaluates, and documents QC, preventive maintenance and troubleshooting.
• Maintains license and adheres to Baptist Health policies.
• Communicates critical results to the patient caregiver and reports unusual findings.
• Follows policies to ensure high-quality lab results within timeframes.

Education

Bachelor's degree

Accredited medical laboratory scientist program

National Certification (ASCP/AAB/AMT) or equivalent

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 Princeton 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!

Position Summary

The 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.

Responsibilities

Essential Functions

• 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.

Other Related Functions

• 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

Education/Training

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Completion of an accredited medical laboratory scientist program

Licensure/Certification

• 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.

Experience

• None