Medical Lab Scientist II (MLS)

Tenet Healthcare; West Palm Beach (FL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with employer match

Generous paid time off

Career development & continuing educ.

Health savings accounts / FSAs

Employee Assistance program

Pet insurance

Legal insurance

Accident & critical illness insurance

Long term care insurance

Job summary

St. Marys Medical Center Hospital, a Tenet Healthcare facility in West Palm Beach, FL, seeks a Medical Laboratory Scientist II for night per diem shifts. The role performs diverse lab tests on blood, tissue and body fluids to ensure accurate and timely reporting for patient care.

Required: Bachelor’s in Medical Technology and 2 years of experience as a medical technologist in acute care, or 1 year with a Master’s degree. CLIA High Complexity certification is referenced in the requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree from an approved college/university in medical technology or equivalent.
• 2 years as medical technologist in acute care facility or 1 year plus Master’s degree.

Responsibilities

• Performs automated and manual patient testing.
• Operates instruments per procedures.
• Maintains inventory of chemicals, reagents, and supplies.
• Displays effective communication regarding lab-related issues.

Skills

Laboratory testing

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Medical Technology

Job description

Overview

St. Mary's Medical Center Hospital is committed to providing exceptional patient care in a supportive and collaborative environment. As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to work with advanced technology and be part of a healthcare community dedicated to making a positive impact on the lives of our patients.

At St. Mary's Medical Center, we understand that our greatest asset is our dedicated team of professionals. That’s why we offer more than a job – we provide a comprehensive benefit package that prioritizes your health, professional development, and work-life balance. The available plans and programs include:

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
• Generous paid time off
• Career development and continuing education opportunities
• Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
• Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program
• Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and is determined by employment status

Job Summary

Job Shift: Nights

Job Type: Per Diem

The Medical Lab Scientist II performs a variety of laboratory tests on blood, tissue and body fluids using both automated and manual methods. Ensures accurate, timely reporting of lab test results in order to assist medical staff in patient care.

Responsibilities

• Performs automated and manual patient testing.
• Operates instruments and equipment per approved polices and procedures.
• Monitors and maintains an adequate inventory of chemicals, reagents, and supplies.
• Displays effective communication skills regarding lab related issues.

Qualifications

Education:

• Required: Bachelor’s Degree from an approved college or university and/or graduate of an accredited school of medical technology, or equivalent such as military training as defined by 42 CFR 493.1489, or have qualified at the Medical Technologist level by achieving a satisfactory grade on a HHS examination or equivalent prior to 2/28/92 42 CFR 493.1491. The above meets required criteria as defined by CLIA regulations for High Complexity testing (42 CFR 493.1489 and 42 CFR 493.1491).

Experience:

• Required: 2 years as a medical technologist in acute care facility, OR 1 year as a medical technologist in acute facility and a Master's degree.

License:

• Required: CLINICAL LABORATORY TECHNOLOGIST

Certifications:

• N/A

Organization Description

St. Marys Medical Center (SMMC), part of the Palm Beach Health Network, is a 420-bed acute care hospital in West Palm Beach. The hospital has been serving Palm Beach County and the Treasure Coast for more than 80 years.SMMC is a Level 1 Trauma Center, a state-designated Pediatric Trauma Referral Center, certified Comprehensive Stoke Center, and has a level III NICU. Pediatric services are provided at the Palm Beach Childrens Hospital at St. Marys Medical Center, which is the only dedicated childrens hospital between Ft. Lauderdale and Orlando. Along with 24/7 dedicated pediatric emergency and trauma care, Palm Beach Childrens Hospitals medical staff consists of 196 pediatricians in 36 subspecialties. Join us!

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