Medical Lab Scientist (MLS)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, and life ins.

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off

Job summary

Good Samaritan Medical Center is seeking a full-time Medical Laboratory Technologist to perform a variety of tests on blood, tissue and body fluids using automated and manual methods. You will ensure timely reporting to support patient care and participate in equipment validation and QA tasks.

Requirements include a Bachelor’s or Associate degree in medical technology, with preference for 6–12 months in an acute care lab and CLIA High Complexity qualification.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Associate degree in medical technology or equivalent CLIA-qualified path.
• Prefer 6 months to 1 year medical laboratory technologist experience in acute care.
• CLINICAL LABORATORY TECHNOLOGIST license/certification as required by state.

Responsibilities

• Process and test all types of lab specimens using automated and manual methods.
• Review and report lab results to assist patient care; maintain instrument maintenance and calibration.
• Support new equipment validation, employee training, and quality assurance activities.

Skills

Laboratory testing

Regulatory compliance

Quality control

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s/Associate in Medical Technology

Job description

Overview

Good Samaritan 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 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

Job Summary

Full Time, Rotate

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

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

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.

Qualifications

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

Organization Description

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!

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