Medical Lab Scientist II, Core Lab, Full-Time, Baptist Downtown

About the Organization

Recognized as a top place to work in health care, Baptist Health cares for more patients in Northeast Florida than any other provider, ranking as “most preferred” for more than 30 years. We’re Jacksonville's only locally governed, faith-based, not-for-profit health system and provide a full spectrum of preventive and specialty care through 200+ locations and six hospitals. Our centers of excellence include Baptist MD Anderson Cancer Center, Baptist Heart Hospital, Baptist Neurological Institute and Wolfson Children's Hospital.

A $5,000 sign-on bonus is offered for qualified candidates.

About the Role

Baptist Health is looking to add a highly motivated and skilled Medical Laboratory Scientist II to join our team working in the Core Lab at Baptist Medical Center Jacksonville. This is a full-time, evening shift opportunity working 12:30pm to 9:00pm with rotating weekends and holidays.

This candidate must be trained in the areas of chemistry, coagulation, urinalysis, hematology, and some serology. The role involves working with Beckman Instruments and our automation line for all chemistry, hematology, and coagulation instruments. The candidate will work closely with a team of 7-8 Medical Technologists and four Specimen Processors.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining expertise and performing technical, specimen collection/processing, LIS, general department, and clerical functions in laboratory areas where applicable.
• Maintaining records of performance as defined in the SOP manuals.
• Performing all responsibilities without on-site supervision, supervised by Director and Section Supervisors.
• Supervising MLTs as General Supervisor and serving as Charge Technologist in the absence of other lab supervisors or MTs.
• Instructing new employees and students.

Requirements

• 2 years of Medical Technologist experience.
• Associate's Degree (required). Bachelor's Degree (preferred).
• Certified Medical Technologist (MT) or Certified Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) (preferred).
• Licensed as a Medical Technologist or Clinical Laboratory Technician in the State of Florida (required).
• Licensed in the areas of Chemistry and Hematology (required).

License note: Candidates licensed prior to 1997 are not required to have certification per the State of Florida Licensure Rules.

Schedule

Full-time, evening shift: 12:30pm to 9:00pm with rotating weekends and holidays.

Pay

$5,000 sign-on bonus for qualified candidates.

Location

This position will be located in the Core Lab at Baptist Downtown (Main Building).

Relocation assistance is available.