Baptist Health Walker Hospital 

Are you ready to continue your career in a supportive, dynamic environment while delivering excellent quality care to patients for the communities we serve? At Baptist Health Walker Hospital, we offer a wide variety of opportunities tailored for Medical Lab Scientists who are eager to learn, grow, and make a difference.  Apply today to connect with a recruiter and let us help you find your perfect fit!

Baptist Health Walker Hospital:   

Recognized by The Joint Commission, Baptist Health Walker Hospital is a 267-bed facility located in Jasper and committed to serving the diverse needs of our growing community.  Among the comprehensive and compassionate services offered at Baptist Health Walker Hospital are bariatrics, behavioral health, cardiac care, emergency room care, gynecology, neurology, obstetrics, orthopedics, physical therapy, advanced stroke treatment, surgical care and urology. 

Position Summary:

The Medical Laboratory Scientist 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 include: 

• Verifies routine results and quality control data for accuracy and reliability using prescribed guidelines.
• Performs, evaluates, and documents all quality control, preventive maintenance and troubleshooting procedures.
• Receives guidance and direction from more experienced team members or leader.
• Demonstrates computer system proficiency including ordering, resulting, and inquiry functions.
• Ensures proper utilization and preparation of reagents and supplies.
• Communicates critical results to the patient caregiver.
• Regularly reports all unusual findings to the immediate supervisor.
• Regularly reports work activities and pending work to the oncoming technologist.
• Responds to work related technical inquiries as needed.
• 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.
• Responsible for an active role in the laboratory quality improvement program.
• 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 or Associate’s degree required

Licensure/Certification

• Maintains current Alabama license as a Medical Technologist 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.