Medical Laboratory Scientist
About The Position
Baptist Health Clinical Lab and Pathology Department is seeking a Medical Laboratory Scientist to support clinical excellence through accurate, reliable laboratory testing and patient-centered care. The department provides state-of-the-art technology, an expert team of pathologists and technicians, comprehensive services, and a commitment to continuous improvement. The position is full-time on first shift in the Laboratory in Lexington, Kentucky. A $15,000 sign-on bonus is available for qualified individuals. The scientist maintains technical competency, evaluates procedures and selects appropriate investigative techniques, identifies and resolves issues that could affect test results, and handles clinical and instrument troubleshooting. The role also involves assessing specimen acceptability, documenting unacceptable specimens, communicating specimen requirements, identifying problems with specimens, orders, and registration, and communicating professionally with coworkers and customers when delays occur.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree.
- Certified or eligible for certification in clinical laboratory science by recognized certifying agencies.
- Certification must be achieved within one year of hire.
Responsibilities
- Maintain technical competency related to job functions.
- Understand pertinent LIS functions and perform downtime procedures effectively.
- Evaluate each procedure performed and choose appropriate investigative techniques as indicated.
- Identify and resolve problems that may adversely affect test results and notify appropriate personnel.
- Determine specimen acceptability through visual inspection or recognition of abnormal or unusual results.
- Document unacceptable specimens according to policy and communicate specimen requirements to appropriate personnel.
- Assess job functions and take appropriate action when problems are detected.
- Identify problems with specimens, test orders, and registration, and take appropriate action.
- Handle troubleshooting professionally and communicate with coworkers and customers when delays occur.
- Use complex problem-solving skills to resolve clinical and instrument problems.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Vision insurance
- Dental insurance
- Pet insurance
- Life insurance
- Short-term and long-term disability insurance
- Identity theft protection
- Tuition reimbursement up to $6,000 annually
- Company-paid maternity and paternity leave
- Five days of paid time off available upon hire
- Bereavement leave, including pets
- PTO Sell Back Program
- Compassionate Leave Sharing Program (PTO Donation)
- Employee Support Fund for employees needing emergency financial support
- Retirement with company match
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
