Baptist Health Princeton Hospital: 

Serving our neighbors for more than a century, Baptist Health Princeton Hospital in Birmingham is a 505-bed facility dedicated to a patient-first approach.  A recognized leader in aortic valve surgery, COPD, heart attack, heart failure and stroke, we provide fast, lifesaving response times for patients with chest pain or stroke symptoms. Our full range of services includes comprehensive emergency room care; cardiovascular care, including structural heart and valve care; orthopedics, including rehabilitation; a comprehensive sleep center; a comprehensive bariatrics center, providing surgical and nonsurgical weight-loss procedures; and women’s care for all stages of life. We have achieved Primary Stroke Center certification from The Joint Commission and accreditation from the American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer and from the American College of Surgeons Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program (MBSAQIP). At Baptist Health Princeton Hospital, we are committed to contributing to the future of healthcare through our clinical research and medical residency program.

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.

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 Orlando Health policies, the ADA, FMLA and other federal,

state and local standards.

• Maintains compliance with all Orlando 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.

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

· Maintains current Florida license as a Medical Technologist certified in the specialty or specialties required by the laboratory

section(s) assigned.

· 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