Medical Laboratory Scientist, PRN, Float Team

Baptist Medical Center Jacksonville; Jacksonville (FL); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work schedule

Collaborative work environment

Job summary

Baptist Medical Center Jacksonville is seeking a Medical Laboratory Scientist II to join our Float Team. This PRN position requires working night shifts at various Baptist Health locations across Jacksonville, Florida. The role involves lab responsibilities including specimen processing and supervising other lab staff.

Ideal candidates will have an Associate's degree (Bachelor’s preferred), valid medical licensing, and 2-3 years of lab experience. This position promotes a collaborative and patient-focused work environment with flexibility in scheduling.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of experience preferred in a laboratory setting.
• Licensed Medical Technologist required.
• Experience as a Medical Laboratory Scientist or Medical Laboratory Technician.

Responsibilities

• Maintain records of performance as per SOP manuals.
• Supervise Medical Laboratory Technicians as General Supervisor.
• Perform all responsibilities without on-site supervision.

Skills

Laboratory procedures and techniques

Supervision of Medical Laboratory Technicians

Specimen collection and processing

Record keeping and performance documentation

Education

Associate's Degree

Bachelor's Degree

Certified Medical Technologist (MT)

Licensed Medical Technologist

Tools

Laboratory Information Systems (LIS)

General laboratory equipment

Job description

Baptist Health is looking to add a Medical Laboratory Scientist II at Baptist Medical Center Jacksonville to join our Float Team! This is a PRN, night shift opportunity. This position will be based at various Baptist Health locations.

This Medical Laboratory Scientist must be comfortable working at up to 2 campuses and 1 free standing ED. The Float team at Baptist Health is a dynamic team of professionals making an impact in the world of laboratory. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a collaborative and patient-focused environment while enjoying the benefits of a flexible work schedule.

Responsibilities

• Maintain expertise and perform technical, specimen collection/processing, LIS, general department, and clerical functions in laboratory areas where applicable.
• Maintain records of performance as defined in the SOP manuals.
• Supervised by Director and Section Supervisors; can perform all responsibilities without on‑site supervision.
• Can supervise MLTs as General Supervisor and serve as Charge Technologist in the absence of other lab supervisors or MTs.
• May instruct new employees and students.
• License Note: Candidates licensed prior to 1997 are not required to have certification per the State of Florida Licensure rules.

Experience

• Medical Laboratory Scientist or Medical Laboratory Technician (2-3 years preferred)
• Experience working in a laboratory setting

Education & Credential Requirements

Associate's Degree Required

Bachelor's Degree Preferred

Certified Medical Technologist (MT) Preferred

Licensed Medical Technologist Required

Note: Eligible candidates must not have been employed with Baptist Health within the last 12 months.

Licenses and Certifications

• Clinical Laboratory Technician - DOH
• Licensed Medical Technologist - AMT
• Driver's License - DMV