Medical Lab Scientist I, Microbiology, Baptist Downtown
About The Position
Baptist Medical Center is currently looking for a Medical Laboratory Scientist I to join our Laboratory Services department in Microbiology at Baptist Medical Center Jacksonville. This is a full-time, day shift opportunity, with rotating weekends. As a Medical Laboratory Scientist I, your duties will include: Maintaining expertise and perform technical, specimen collection/processing, LIS, general department, and clerical functions in laboratory areas where applicable. Maintaining records of performance as defined in the SOP manuals. Supervision by Director and Section Supervisors; can perform all responsibilities without on-site supervision. Supervising MLTs as General Supervisor and serve as Charge Technologist in the absence of other lab supervisors or MTs. Instructing new employees and students. License Note: Candidates licensed prior to 1997 are not required to have certification per the State of Florida Licensure rules. 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.
Requirements
- Less than 1 year Medical Technologist Experience
- Associate's Degree Required
- A Medical Technologist license within the State of Florida is required to apply.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor's Degree Preferred
- Certified Medical Technologist (MT) Preferred
- Certified Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) Preferred
- Licensed Medical Technologist Preferred
- Licensed Clinical Laboratory Technician Preferred
- Candidates licensed prior to 1997 are not required to have certification per the State of Florida Licensure rules.
Responsibilities
- Maintaining expertise and perform technical, specimen collection/processing, LIS, general department, and clerical functions in laboratory areas where applicable.
- Maintaining records of performance as defined in the SOP manuals.
- Can perform all responsibilities without on-site supervision.
- Supervising MLTs as General Supervisor and serve as Charge Technologist in the absence of other lab supervisors or MTs.
- Instructing new employees and students.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
