Medical Laboratory Scientist

Baptist Healthcare System•Lexington, KY

16d•Onsite

About The Position

Baptist Health’s Clinical Lab and Pathology Department provides state-of-the-art technology, an expert team of pathologists and technicians, comprehensive services, fast and reliable results, a patient-centered approach, and a commitment to continuous improvement. The Medical Laboratory Scientist maintains technical competency, uses the laboratory information system (LIS) effectively, and performs downtime procedures as needed. The role involves evaluating procedures, selecting appropriate investigative techniques, identifying and resolving issues that could affect test results, and communicating with appropriate personnel. The scientist also evaluates specimens, documents unacceptable specimens according to policy, communicates specimen requirements, and takes appropriate action when problems arise with job functions, specimens, test orders, or registration. Professional troubleshooting and communication with coworkers and customers are expected, including when delays occur. The role requires complex problem-solving to resolve clinical and instrument problems. Various shifts and hours are available in Laboratory I in Lexington, Kentucky. A $15,000 sign-on bonus is available for qualified individuals.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree.
Certified or eligible for certification in clinical laboratory science by recognized certifying agencies.
Achieve certification within one year of hire.

Responsibilities

Maintain technical competency related to job functions.
Understand pertinent LIS functions and perform downtime procedures effectively.
Evaluate procedures 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.
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.
Troubleshoot professionally and communicate with coworkers and customers when delays occur.
Use complex problem-solving skills to resolve clinical and instrument problems.