Orlando Health

Medical Lab Scientist I - 7/7 Second Shift

ID
2025-249023
Status
Variable Full-Time
Shift
Second
Location
Walker Medical Center
Department
WBH LABORATORY
Subcategory
Medical Lab Scientist I - 7/7

Position Summary

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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 communityAmong 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. 

 

Are you ready to put your passion for science to work in a role that directly impacts patient lives? Join the Walker Baptist Health team as a Medical Laboratory Scientist and become a key player in delivering fast, accurate results that drive critical medical decisions. From performing complex testing to ensuring quality and precision, our lab scientists are a the heart of diagnostics and innovation. You'll work in a collaborative, technology-driven environment with opportunities to grow, lead, and make a difference every day. 

 

At Baptist Health Walker Hospital the Medical Laboratory Scientist I 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. 

 

Schedule: 7 on 7 off

Wed- Tue

2:30 PM- 1:00 AM- second shift

 

Baptist Health Walker Hospital offers great, new competitive pay and a great benefits package, which includes: 

  • Medical, Dental, Vision
  • 403(b) Retirement Svings Plan
  • Health Savings Account (HSA)
  • Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
  • Paid Time Off (Up to 5 weeks accured)
  • Life Insurance
  • Extended Leave Plan (ELP)
  • Family Care (child care, elder care, pet care)
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Pet Insurance 
  • Car Insurance 
  • Educational benefits including tuition reimbursement & student loan assistance 
  • All benefits start day one

Responsibilities

Essential Functions
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.

Qualifications

Education/Training
- Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree required.
- Successful completion of clinical laboratory training internship.

 

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.

 

Experience
None.

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