Medical Lab Scientist (MLS)

Good Samaritan Medical Center; Four Corners CDP (FL); On-site; USD 50,778 - 60,822; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) retirement savings plan

Generous paid time off

Career development opportunities

Health savings accounts

Job summary

A leading healthcare facility in Florida is seeking a Laboratory Technologist to perform various laboratory tests on blood, tissue, and body fluids. The role requires a Bachelor's degree in medical technology or equivalent, alongside a clinical laboratory technologist license. The selected candidate will ensure timely reporting of test results, maintain laboratory equipment, and assist with regulatory compliance duties. Join a dedicated healthcare team committed to exceptional patient care while enjoying a comprehensive benefit package that supports your professional development and work-life balance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Associate Degree in medical technology or equivalent.
• 6 months to 1 year experience as a medical laboratory technologist.
• Required: Clinical laboratory technologist license.

Responsibilities

• Perform laboratory tests on blood, tissue, and body fluids.
• Ensure timely reporting of lab results for patient care assistance.
• Maintain and troubleshoot laboratory instrumentation.

Skills

Laboratory testing

Patient care assistance

Troubleshooting laboratory equipment

Education

Bachelor's Degree or Associate Degree in Medical Technology

Tools

Automated laboratory equipment

Job description

Job Shift

Rotate

Job Type

Full Time

Compensation

Up to $5,000 SOB for qualified candidates, paid over 24 months

Job Overview

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.

Processes and tests all types of laboratory specimens, reviews and reports lab results, performs operational duties, maintenance, and advanced troubleshooting of laboratory instrumentation and equipment. Acts as resource to other laboratory personnel. Additional responsibility includes assisting with new equipment validation and implementation, employee training and competency assessment, regulatory compliance responsibilities for CAP, TCJ, AABB or other agencies, and quality assurance, quality control and instrument maintenance.

Minimum Requirements

Education:

Required: Bachelor's Degree or Associated 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:

Prefer 6 months to 1 year medical laboratory technologist, clinical laboratory scientist experience in acute care facility.

License:

CLINICAL LABORATORY TECHNOLOGIST REQUIRED

Certification:

N/A

About Good Samaritan Medical Center

Embark on a rewarding career with Good Samaritan Medical Center hospital. If you are a compassionate healthcare professional eager to contribute to patient care, this is your opportunity where your skills make a difference every day. Join us in delivering exceptional healthcare with a personal touch.

At Good Samaritan 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.

Our Hospital

Good Samaritan Medical Center (GSMC) is a 333-bed acute care hospital, part of the Palm Beach Health Network, that provides sophisticated, personalized and emergency medical care to Palm Beach County and the Treasure Coast with over 100 years of experience. GSMC utilizes some of the latest robotic technologies for robust general surgery procedures including the MAKO and Da Vinci robots. Our cancer center is accredited by the Commission on Cancer, anchored by our state-of-the-art Breast Center. Join our team!