Medical Laboratory Scientist
Required skills
- ASCP
- Medical Technologist
- Medical Lab Scientist
- Clinical laboratory training
- MS Office
Nice to have
- team leadership
- interpersonal
- customer relations
- strict deadlines
- analytical
- multiple tasks
Role summary
Baptist Health is seeking a Medical Laboratory Scientist to provide timely and courteous service by accurately and efficiently performing laboratory analyses. The role involves detecting unusual conditions, problem-solving, and potentially taking on additional assigned duties. A Bachelor's degree in a chemical, biological, or clinical/medical laboratory science and national certification (ASCP MT/MLS or equivalent) are required. The position emphasizes strong analytical, organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills, along with proficiency in MS Office and relevant computer software. This is a full-time, onsite position with a 7 on/7 off second shift schedule.
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 Laboratory Scientist shall provide timely and courteous service to patients, physicians, and hospital staff by performing laboratory analyses accurately and efficiently. This individual shall 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:
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college in a chemical, biological, or clinical/medical laboratory science required. Clinical laboratory training culminating in national certification as defined by American Society of Clinical Pathologists (ASCP) Board of Registry.
License / Certification:
Active ASCP Medical Technologist (MT), ASCP Medical Lab Scientist (MLS), ASCP Microbiology, or equivalent certification required
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 EastJob:
Medical Laboratory ScientistMedical Laboratory ScientistJob Type:
Regular-Full timeShift:
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