Medical Lab Scientist II Microbiology; 8/6; Full Time Days; Wed-Wed; 7a-5:30p Job at Baptist Health, Birmingham, AL

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  • Baptist Health
  • Birmingham, AL

Job Description

Position Summary

At Baptist Health, our mission is to improve the health and quality of life for the individuals and communities we serve.

Baptist Health Princeton Hospital offers great NEW competitive pay and benefits!

  • Medical, Dental, Vision
  • 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan w/matching
  • Health Savings Account (HSA)
  • Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
  • Paid Time Off (up to 5 weeks to start)
  • Life Insurance
  • Extended Leave Plan (ELP)
  • Family Care (childcare, elder care, pet care)
  • Educational Benefits including tuition reimbursement & monthly payments to help pay down any graduated school debt

ALL benefits start on day one!

Position Summary:

The Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) II evaluates, assists in the interpreting of results, and analyzes blood and body fluids using both automated and complex manual methods following established policies and procedures to ensure the highest quality of laboratory results within established timeframes.

Responsibilities

Essential Functions
• Evaluates specimens for quality and preanalytical errors.
• Verifies results and quality control data for accuracy and reliability.
• Performs, evaluates, and documents all quality control, preventive maintenance and troubleshooting procedures.
• Receives a general guidance and direction, typically on moderately complex procedures only.
• Has knowledge of other areas in the laboratory and how they are related.
• Works semi-autonomously to accomplish task assigned.
• Verify instrument performance standards including linearity, reportable range and method comparisons.
• Demonstrates computer system proficiency including ordering, resulting, and inquiry functions.
• Ensures proper utilization and preparation of reagents and supplies.
• Assists with inventory management.
• Communicates critical results to the patient caregiver.
• Evaluate accuracy of results considering all phases of testing to include preanalytical, analytical and post analytical sources of
error.
• Reports work activities, instrument issues, supply issues and pending work at shift change to the oncoming MLS.
• Responds to work related technical inquiries.
• Assists in the training of new team members and students.
• Maintains reasonably regular, punctual attendance consistent with Baptist Health policies, the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state
and local standards.
• Maintains compliance with all Baptist Health policies and procedures.
Other Related Functions
• Performs specimen collection procedures, specimen receiving and processing as required.
• Answers the telephone and greets guests to the department.
• Maintains current job knowledge in order to effectively instruct students or other personnel.
• Follows the established policies and procedures to meet regulatory and accrediting agency requirements.
• Practices infection control and safety practices and keeps a clean and organized work area.
• Maintains confidentiality of patient record, hospital and departmental matters at all times.

Qualifications

Education/Training
• Bachelor's degree required. Associate's degree and two years of directly related experience may substitute for the Bachelor's
degree (in addition to the requirements listed in the Experience section).
• Successful completion of an approved clinical laboratory training internship.
Licensure/Certification
• National Certification such as American Society of Clinical Pathology (ASCP), American Association of Bioanalysts (AAB), or
American Medical Technologists (AMT) preferred.
Experience
One (1) years minimum experience. Based on area of assignment department specific competencies may be required.

Job Tags

Full time, Local area, Flexible hours, Shift work

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