Medical Laboratory Scientist II, Microbiology, Nights, Baptist Downtown

About Baptist Health Recognized as a top place to work in health care, Baptist Health cares for more patients in Northeast Florida than any other provider, ranking as “most preferred” for more than 30 years. We’re Jacksonville's only locally governed, faith-based, not-for-profit health system and provide a full spectrum of preventive and specialty care through 200+ locations and six hospitals. Our centers of excellence include Baptist MD Anderson Cancer Center, Baptist Heart Hospital, Baptist Neurological Institute and Wolfson Children’s Hospital. Position Overview Baptist Medical Center is currently looking for a Medical Laboratory Scientist II to join our Laboratory Services department in Microbiology at Baptist Medical Center Downtown. This is a full-time night opportunity. Relocation assistance available! This candidate will receive and process specimens and will have the opportunity to work with an automated specimen processor. The candidate will be processing gram stains, performing stat molecular testing, setting up susceptibility testing, and quality control testing. The candidate must be comfortable working independently or within a small team of one other Medical Technologist and Medical Lab Assistant. This position does not require microbiology experience and a three‑week training period is required before operating independently. Key Responsibilities Maintain expertise and perform technical, specimen collection/processing, LIS, general department, and clerical functions in laboratory areas where applicable. Maintain records of performance as defined in the SOP manuals. Supervision by Director and Section Supervisors; can perform all responsibilities without on‑site supervision. Supervise MLTs as General Supervisor and serve as Charge Technologist in the absence of other lab supervisors or MTs. Instruct new employees and students. Note: Candidates licensed prior to 1997 are not required to have certification per the State of Florida Licensure rules. Experience Requirements 2 years Medical Technologist Experience Education & Credential Requirements Associate’s Degree Required Bachelor’s Degree Preferred Certified Medical Technologist (MT) Preferred or Certified Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) Preferred or Licensed Medical Technologist Required or Licensed Clinical Laboratory Technician Required A Medical Technologist license within the State of Florida is required to apply. This Medical Laboratory Scientist II position will be located at Baptist Jacksonville. If you are interested in this full-time opportunity, please apply now! Primary Location: Downtown - Main Building #J-18808-Ljbffr Baptist Health