Medical Laboratory Scientist

BHS•Lexington, KY

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Join the Baptist Health Clinical Laboratory and Pathology Department, where science meets compassion and precision meets patient care. Our team is dedicated to delivering accurate, timely results because every test, every result, and every patient matters. We are committed to supporting our team members with competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, opportunities for professional growth, funding for continuing education, and a sign-on bonus for qualified candidates. If you are passionate about making a difference through laboratory medicine, we invite you to explore a career with Baptist Health.

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.
Mirco experience preferred.
Generalist and Core Lab.

Responsibilities

Maintains technical competency as related to the job functions.
Understands pertinent LIS functions and performs downtime procedures effectively.
Evaluates each procedure performed and chooses appropriate investigative techniques as indicated.
Identifies and resolves problems that may adversely affect test results and notifies appropriate personnel.
Determines acceptability of specimens by performing visual inspections or by recognizing abnormal/unusual results.
Documents unacceptable specimens according to policy.
Communicates specimen requirements to appropriate personnel.
Assesses job functions and takes appropriate action when problems are detected.
Identifies problems with specimens, test orders, registration and takes appropriate action.
Handles troubleshooting professionally and communicates with coworkers and customers when delays occur.
Expected to utilize complex problem-solving skills in resolving clinical and instrument problems.