Baptist Health·Alabaster, Alabama
The Medical Laboratory Scientist analyzes blood and body fluids using automated and manual methods to provide accurate diagnostic results. They are also responsible for maintaining quality control, performing equipment maintenance, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
Are you ready to put your passion for science to work in a role that directly impacts patient lives? Join the Baptist Health team as a Medical Laboratory Scientist and become a key player in delivering fast, accurate results that drive critical medical decisions. From performing complex testing to ensuring quality and precision, our lab scientists are at the heart of diagnostics and innovation. You will work in a collaborative, technology-driven environment with opportunities to grow, lead, and make a difference every day.
At Baptist Health, the Medical Laboratory Scientist I 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. Schedule Wednesday through Thursday 12pm - 10:30pm Baptist Health Hospitals offer great, new competitive pay and a great benefits package, which includes: Medical, Dental, Vision 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan Health Savings Account (HSA) Flexible Spending Account (FSA) Paid Time Off (Up to 5 weeks accrued) Life Insurance Extended Leave Plan (ELP) Family Care (child care, elder care, pet care) Paid Parental Leave Pet Insurance Car Insurance Educational benefits including tuition reimbursement & student loan assistance All benefits start day one
Essential Functions Include: 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 leader. 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. 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 record, hospital and departmental matters at all times.
Education/Training Bachelor or Associate’s degree required. Successful completion of clinical laboratory training internship. Licensure/Certification Maintains current Alabama 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.
Experience: None
Candidates must hold a Bachelor or Associate degree and have completed a clinical laboratory training internship. A current Alabama license as a Medical Technologist is required, with national certification preferred.
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