Medical Lab Scientist I, Laboratory, Part-Time, Baptist South

Baptist Health • Jacksonville, FL

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Baptist Health is seeking a Medical Lab Scientist I for the Laboratory Department at Baptist Medical Center South in Jacksonville, Florida. The role is part-time and works day shift, 6:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., three days a week, with rotating weekends. Duties include processing and collecting specimens, working in the laboratory information system (LIS), and performing general clerical functions in the main laboratory. The position requires a valid Medical Technologist—Generalist license in the State of Florida before hire.

The Medical Lab Scientist maintains expertise and performs technical, specimen collection and processing, LIS, general department, and clerical functions in applicable laboratory areas. The scientist maintains performance records as defined in SOP manuals and may instruct new employees and students. The role is supervised by the Director and Section Supervisors, but the employee can perform all responsibilities without on-site supervision.

Requirements

• Valid Medical Technologist—Generalist license in the State of Florida before hire.
• Medical Technologist experience; the posting lists two years under a Medical Laboratory Scientist II experience heading.
• Associate's degree required, as listed under a Medical Laboratory Scientist II education heading.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree preferred, as listed under a Medical Laboratory Scientist II education heading.
• Certified Medical Technologist (MT) preferred.
• Certified Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform technical functions in applicable laboratory areas.
• Collect and process specimens.
• Work in the laboratory information system (LIS).
• Perform general department and clerical functions in applicable laboratory areas.
• Maintain expertise in applicable laboratory functions.
• Maintain records of performance as defined in SOP manuals.
• May instruct new employees and students.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree