Medical Laboratory Scientist at BHS Baptist Healthcare System — Lexington, KY

Summary

Job Description

Medical Laboratory Scientist

Various Shifts I Daily Hours

Laboratory I Lexington, KY

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.

Shifts & Hours:

• First shift part-time (12 hrs)-Hamburg
• First shift part-time (6a-2:30pm)
• First shift full-time (6a-2:30pm)
• Second shift full-time (11a-9:30p)
• Third shift full-time (10p-6:30a)

Description

• 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.

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.

Benefits

• Health, Vision, Dental and Pet Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Short Term and Long-Term Disability and Life Insurance
• Identity Theft Protection
• Tuition Reimbursement up to $6,000 annually
• Company paid Maternity and Paternity Leave
• 5 days of Paid Time Off available upon hire
• Bereavement Leave (includes pets)
• PTO Sell Back Program
• Compassionate Leave Sharing Program (PTO Donation)
• Employee Support Fund, for employees in need of emergency financial support
• Retirement with Company Match