Medical Laboratory Technologist

Baptist Health; Jacksonville (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Health in Alabama seeks a Medical Laboratory Technologist to perform laboratory analyses, provide timely results to patients, physicians, and hospital staff, and contribute to accurate diagnoses. The role emphasizes meticulous problem solving, teamwork, and meeting strict deadlines.

Qualified candidates should have an ASCP certification and degrees as specified, with eligibility for CLIA moderate/high complexity testing.

Qualifications

• Associate degree with Medical Laboratory Technology and clinical laboratory training culminating in national certification
• Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Doctoral degree in Biology, Microbiology, Immunology, Medical or Clinical Laboratory Sciences from an institution meeting CLIA qualifications

Responsibilities

• Provide timely and courteous service to patients, physicians, and hospital staff by performing laboratory analyses accurately and efficiently.
• Detect unusual conditions and assume responsibility for problem solving.
• Work independently and in a team to meet deadlines.

Skills

MS Office

Leadership

Organization

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Multi-tasking

Education

Associate degree in Medical Laboratory Technology

Bachelor’s/Master’s/Doctoral in Biology or related field

ASCP Certification

Job description

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.

Highlights:

Summary : The Medical Lab Technologist shall provide timely and courteous service to patients, physicians, and hospital staff by performing laboratory analyses accurately and efficiently. This individual will detect unusual conditions and assume responsibility for problem solving. This position may have additional duties assigned that are within scope of the role.

Education / Experience :

Associate’s degree with Medical Laboratory Technology and clinical laboratory training culminating in national certification, as defined by American Society of Clinical Pathologists (ASCP) Board of Registry required. Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Doctoral degree in Biology, Microbiology, Immunology, Medical or Clinical Laboratory Sciences from an institution meeting CLIA personnel testing qualifications for moderate & high complexity testing.

License / Certification :

Associate degree requires active ASCP Medical Laboratory Technologist certification

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.

Primary Location:

Baptist Medical Center South

Job:

Medical Laboratory Technologist

Medical Laboratory Technologist

Job Type:

Regular-Full time

Shift :

7 on / 7 off - Third Shift (United States of America)