Medical Laboratory Scientist II, Baptist Health

Job Posting Summary

• $5,000 Sign-On Bonus Offered!*

Baptist Health is currently seeking a Medical Laboratory Scientist II to join our dynamic Lab team at Baptist Medical Center Jacksonville. This full-time role is perfect for someone who thrives in a collaborative environment and enjoys working with cutting-edge technology.

As a Medical Laboratory Scientist II in our Core Lab, you'll play a key role in performing and overseeing a variety of testing procedures, including:

• Chemistry, coagulation, urinalysis, hematology, and some serology

• Operating Beckman instruments and our automation line for chemistry, hematology, and coagulation

• Collaborating with a close-knit team of 7-8 Medical Technologists and four Specimen Processors

• Serving as General Supervisor and acting as Charge Technologist when needed

• Assisting with onboarding and training new employees and students

You'll also be responsible for maintaining technical records, ensuring quality control, and supporting lab operations with minimal supervision.

As a Medical Laboratory Scientist II in the Core Lab, your duties will include, but are not limited to:

• 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
• Supervision by Director and Section Supervisors; can perform all responsibilities without on-site supervision.
• Supervising MLTs as General Supervisor and serving as Charge Technologist in the abscense of other lab supervisors or MTs.
• May instruct new employees and students.

This candidate is required to be licensed as a Medical Technologist in the State of Florida and in the areas of Chemistry and Hematology.

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

This Medical Laboratory Scientist position will be located in our Core Lab at Baptist Downtown. At Baptist Health, you'll find more than just a job-you'll find a supportive work culture, growth opportunities, and a chance to make a real impact in patient care. If this sounds like the right fit for you, we'd love to hear from you-apply today and take the next step in your lab career with Baptist Health!

Full/Part Time

Full-Time

Shift Details

Various shifts

Education Required

Associate's Degree

Education Preferred

Bachelor's Degree

Experience

• 2 years Medical Technologist Experience

Licenses and Certifications

• Certified Medical Technologist (MT) Preferred Or
• Certified Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) Preferred Or
• Licensed Medical Technologist Required Or
• Licensed Clinical Laboratory Technician Required Or

Location Overview

For more than 20 years, health care consumers have named Baptist Medical Center Jacksonville the "most preferred healthcare provider" in the region. As the central hub of the Baptist Health system, Baptist Jacksonville provides the highest level of medical and surgical care using the latest technologies, such as the robotic-assisted da Vinci Surgical System. Centrally located on the beautiful St. Johns River in downtown Jacksonville, Baptist Medical Center Jacksonville is Baptist Health's flagship tertiary-care hospital. Designated as a Magnet hospital by the American Nurses Credentialing Center for excellence in patient care, Baptist Medical Center Jacksonville has repeatedly been named among U.S. News & World Report's "Best Hospitals." The hospital has also been ranked as high performing in more than 10 specialties from neurology and neurosurgery to gynecology, diabetes, endocrinology,oncology and more. Baptist Health also has a new Stroke & Cerebrovascular Center, which is a regional epicenter for advanced treatment of strokes, aneurysms and other brain conditions. As one of 100 Best Places to Work in Healthcare in the U.S. by Modern Healthcare, Baptist Medical Center Jacksonville is located close to sports, theater and music venues, museums, shopping and dining.