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

Baptist Health System, Inc. • Chicago, IL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Baptist Health is seeking a Medical Lab Scientist I for the Laboratory Department at Baptist Medical Center South. This is a part-time day-shift role, scheduled from 6:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. three days per week, with rotating weekends. The position is based at Baptist South in Jacksonville, Florida, in the general (main) laboratory.

The Medical Lab Scientist performs technical laboratory work, specimen collection and processing, LIS functions, departmental tasks, and clerical duties in applicable laboratory areas. The role is supervised by the Director and Section Supervisors, but the employee must be able to perform all responsibilities without on-site supervision. The employee may also instruct new employees and students.

The posting states that a valid Florida Medical Technologist - Generalist license is required before hire. It also lists an associate's degree as required and a bachelor's degree as preferred. Although the position title is Medical Lab Scientist I, the posting's experience, education, and certification sections are labeled Medical Laboratory Scientist II.

Requirements

• Hold a valid Medical Technologist - Generalist license in the State of Florida before hire.
• Associate's degree required.
• Two years of Medical Technologist experience, as listed under the posting's Medical Laboratory Scientist II experience section.
• Licensed Medical Technologist or Licensed Clinical Laboratory Technician, as listed in the licenses and certifications section. Candidates licensed before 1997 are not required to have certification under Florida licensure rules.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Certified Medical Technologist (MT) certification preferred.
• Certified Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform technical functions in applicable laboratory areas.
• Collect and process specimens.
• Perform LIS functions and general department and clerical duties.
• Maintain records of performance as defined in SOP manuals.
• Perform all responsibilities without on-site supervision, under the supervision of the Director and Section Supervisors.
• May instruct new employees and students.

What This Job Offers

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