Medical Laboratory Scientist, PRN, Float Team

Baptist Health (Jacksonville); Key West (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Health seeks a Medical Laboratory Scientist II for its Baptist Medical Center Jacksonville and affiliated locations. This PRN/float role supports up to two campuses and a free-standing ED, contributing to LIS, specimen processing, and clerical tasks in a dynamic lab team.

Requirements include an Associate’s degree (Bachelor’s preferred) and licensure as MT/MLT; 2–3 years of lab experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree required; Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Licensed Medical Technologist (MT) or Licensed Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) required or current eligible licensure.
• 2–3 years of laboratory experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform technical, specimen collection/processing, and LIS duties in applicable areas.
• Maintain records of performance per SOPs.
• Potential to supervise MLTs as General Supervisor; may serve as Charge Technologist in absence of other supervisors.
• May instruct new employees and students.

Skills

Laboratory procedures

Specimen handling

Quality control

Education

Associate's Degree

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

About Baptist Health

Recognized as a top place to work in health care, Baptist Health cares for more patients in Northeast Florida than any other provider, ranking as “most preferred” for more than 30 years. We’re Jacksonville's only locally governed, faith-based, not‑for‑profit health system and provide a full spectrum of preventive and specialty care through 200+ locations and six hospitals. Our centers of excellence include Baptist MD Anderson Cancer Center, Baptist Heart Hospital, Baptist Neurological Institute and Wolfson Children's Hospital.

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 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
• Certified Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) Preferred
• Licensed Medical Technologist Required
• Licensed Clinical Laboratory Technician Required

Eligibility

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

Location

This Medical Laboratory Scientist will be located at Baptist Jacksonville. Primary Location: Downtown - 841 Building

Baptist Health’s care for the community spans generations. Together, we’re the largest group of people in Northeast Florida focused on innovative health care for patients, improving the health equity of our neighbors, and creating a welcoming workplace for team members where everyone’s voice is heard.