Medical Laboratory Scientist — Precision Diagnostics & QA

BHS; Richmond (KY); On-site; USD 58,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Time Off

Retirement Match

Job summary

Baptist Health in Richmond, KY is seeking a Medical Technologist (ASCP)/Medical Laboratory Scientist for full-time 2nd shift to perform waived, moderate, and high complexity testing per CLIA ’88 guidelines. The role includes quality control, specimen processing, and accurate reporting to support patient care.

The position requires a Bachelor’s degree with MLS/MT/MLT (ASCP) credentials and certification within one year of hire, with opportunities for professional growth and a comprehensive

Qualifications

• Baccalaureate degree with MLS (ASCP), MT (ASCP) or MLT (ASCP) and work experience to meet CLIA 88 standards for general supervisor position.
• Certification must be achieved within one year of hire.
• Membership in a professional organization desirable but not mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Independently performs, interprets, validates, and correlates tests as ordered by physicians by following approved departmental procedures and in accordance with all regulatory agencies.
• Determines that the test results meet the requirements of the quality control program and if not met, repeats test and ensures results are approved for reporting.
• Expected to utilize complex problem-solving skills in resolving clinical and instrument problems.

Skills

ASCP MLS/MT/MLT certification

Laboratory testing

Venipuncture

Education

Bachelor's degree MLS/MT/MLT

Job description

Baptist Health in Richmond, KY is seeking a Medical Technologist (ASCP)/Medical Laboratory Scientist for full-time 2nd shift to perform waived, moderate, and high complexity testing per CLIA ’88 guidelines. The role includes quality control, specimen processing, and accurate reporting to support patient care.

The position requires a Bachelor’s degree with MLS/MT/MLT (ASCP) credentials and certification within one year of hire, with opportunities for professional growth and a comprehensive