Medical Laboratory Scientist

Experience Required 1 - 20 years Minimum Education Required Bachelor's Degree Compensation $7.25 / hourly Hours Per Week 40 Number Of Positions 1 Work Schedule and Shift Requirements First (Day) Job Description Summary Job Description: Medical Laboratory Scientist Various Shifts I Daily Hours Laboratory I Lexington, KY $15,000 Sign on Bonus Available for Qualified Individuals 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 If you would like to be part of a growing family focused on supporting clinical excellence, teamwork and innovation, we urge you to apply now! Baptist Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. "EEO Statement: Baptist Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, and seeks to employ individuals without regard to r ace, color, national origin, gender, s exual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, marital status, citizenship status, military status, religious or political beliefs, protected veteran status, employment status or any other protected class identified in any federal, state, or local law. Baptist Health specifically encourages minority, female, disabled, veteran and other candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply and strengthen our team. Please note that Baptist Health is a drug-free workplace and employment with Baptist Health is subject to post offer, pre-employment drug testing. NOTICE OF NONDISCRIMATION AND ACCESSIBILITY TO SERVICES Persons with hearing and speech impairments can contact Baptist Health facilities by using the Kentucky Relay Service, a toll-free telecommunication device for the deaf (TDD). For voice to TDD, call View phone number on click.appcast.io. For TDD to voice, call View phone number on click.appcast.io." Job Type Full time Benefits Offered Not specified Veteran Preference No Place of Work On-site Requisition ID R26104271 Baptist Health