Senior Medical Lab Scientist Microbiology; 8/6; Full Time Days; Wed-Wed; 7a-5:30p Baptist Health - 3.4 Birmingham, AL Job Details Full-time 5 hours ago Benefits 403(b) matching Health savings account Health insurance Dental insurance Flexible spending account Tuition reimbursement Paid time off Vision insurance 403(b) Benefits from day one Life insurance Qualifications Customer communication Bachelor's degree

Full Job Description Position Summary:

At Baptist Health , our mission is to improve the health and quality of life for the individuals and communities we serve. Baptist Health Princeton Hospital offers great NEW competitive pay and benefits! Medical, Dental, Vision 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan w/matching Health Savings Account (HSA) Flexible Spending Account (FSA) Paid Time Off (up to 5 weeks to start) Life Insurance Extended Leave Plan (ELP) Family Care (childcare, elder care, pet care) Educational Benefits including tuition reimbursement & monthly payments to help pay down any graduated school debt ALL benefits start on day one! Position Summary The Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS), Sr. evaluates, analyzes, and performs automated and complex laboratory procedures, monitors workflow and ensure regulatory compliance in the assigned area of responsibility.

Responsibilities:

Essential Functions Maintains active participation in the corporate technical committee for assigned area to include assisting with: o Policy development and revisions including quality control and maintenance o Instrument evaluation and selection and impact on laboratory operations o Defining competency requirements o Creation of student education plans o Input into quality management plans o Input into process improvement plans o Ensuring regulatory compliance o Maintaining test menus based on organizational needs Requires a comprehensive understanding of a range of processes, procedures, systems and concepts. Resolves problems and identifies the most appropriate solution to ensure the lab is able to meet its objectives. Routinely monitors and participates in daily departmental operations. Addresses customer concerns and follows up in a timely manner. Serves as a resource to other team members in the department Performs audits to ensure compliance as needed. Assists with resolving issues in the absence of the supervisor. Makes recommendations for alternative methodology of current procedures as indicated and coordinates changes as required including clinical trials. Recommends skill mix based on technical complexity. Supports the supervisor and manager in maintaining the operational budget within projected constraints. Monitors appropriate test utilization. Responsible for appropriately training new team members at the request of the Supervisor. Responsible for completing competency documentation for team members in their area of responsibility. Ensures that the Baptist Health Clinical Laboratory is inspection ready. Maintains good communication with all Laboratory team members and customers including team members, leaders, Pathologists, Physicians and other customers served by the Laboratory. Maintains reasonably regular, punctual attendance consistent with Baptist Health policies, the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state, and local standards. Maintains compliance with all Baptist Health policies and procedures. Performs all other duties as assigned. Other Related Functions Participates in identified value improvement task forces (inter and intra departmental and implements identified areas of improvement as indicated. Understands the functions of all laboratory areas and is able to fulfill team leader responsibilities in another area as required. Practice infection control and safety policies. Maintains confidentiality of patient record, hospital, and departmental matters at all times. Mentors technologists in their assigned tasks.

Qualifications:

Education/Training Bachelor degree required Successful completion of an approved clinical laboratory training internship required Licensure/Certification ASCP - Medical Technologist certification preferred or Certified Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT)-AMT preferred or American Association of Bioanalysts (AAB) certification preferred Experience 3 Years Medical Lab Science experience required. Based on area of assignment department specific competencies may be required