Clinical Microbiology MLS - Lab Lead & Diagnostics

Sarasota Memorial Health Care System; Sarasota (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Sarasota Memorial Health Care System’s Microbiology department seeks a qualified MLS-labeled professional to support patient care by performing routine and complex microbiology tests. You will follow all hospital and laboratory policies and may assume charge duties in the Supervisor’s absence.

The candidate should hold a health sciences degree or MLS and be eligible for Florida licensure within 90 days. A bachelor’s degree is required, and up to five years of substituting experience may be

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a health science field or MLS; five years of relevant experience can substitute.
• Florida MLS license under Chapter 483, Part IV, Florida Statute: 61F-5; or must be obtained within 90 days of hire.
• Limited scope of practice will be used until licensure is obtained.

Responsibilities

• Perform laboratory tests in Microbiology to aid diagnosis and treatment.
• Follow hospital and laboratory policies, guidelines, procedures and protocols.
• May assume charge duties in the absence of Supervisor.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Strong organizational skills

Ability to handle multiple priorities

Familiarity with computer applications

Education

Bachelor’s degree in health science or MLS

Job description

Sarasota Memorial Health Care System’s Microbiology department seeks a qualified MLS-labeled professional to support patient care by performing routine and complex microbiology tests. You will follow all hospital and laboratory policies and may assume charge duties in the Supervisor’s absence.

The candidate should hold a health sciences degree or MLS and be eligible for Florida licensure within 90 days. A bachelor’s degree is required, and up to five years of substituting experience may be