Medical Lab Scientist I
Baptist Health
About the Role
Medical Lab Scientist I provides information for diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease by conducting medical laboratory tests, procedures, and analyses with little or no supervision.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare samples for examination.
- Use automated equipment and specialized instrumentation.
- Perform numerous complicated tests simultaneously.
- Accurately interpret results in a timely manner to enable clinicians to utilize data when making treatment decisions.
- May be called upon to be Tech in Charge.
Requirements & Tech Stack
- Multitasking skills.
- Quick decision-making skills.
- Good judgment and performance under pressure.
- Language, math, and reasoning skills to analyze, interpret, and make valid conclusions during data collection and scientific procedures.
- Good communication skills with the public and other hospital staff.
- Desired attitude and knowledge for other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Clinical Laboratory Science or Medical Technology from an accredited institution.
- Alternatively, a Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Physics or Biology will be considered at the discretion of the hiring manager.
- Registry for Medical Laboratory Technician (ASCP or equivalent) preferred, but must be registry eligible.
- Completes training in at least two rotations within the first six months of employment as required per hospital.
Shift: Day
Working Hours: 0600-1830
72.00 hours bi-weekly.