Medical Lab Scientist PRN

Sarasota Memorial Health Care System; Sarasota (FL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Part time

Job summary

Sarasota Memorial Health Care System in Sarasota, FL, seeks an experienced Medical Laboratory Scientist to perform blood bank testing under supervision, following hospital and lab policies, and potentially take charge duties in the supervisor's absence.

Candidates should have a health science bachelor's or MLS, an MLS license within 90 days, and consider 5 years of relevant work experience; ASCP/AMT/NCA certifications are preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in health science or MLS; five years' experience may substitute.
• Current MLS license or must be obtained within 90 days of hire.
• Clinical laboratory experience and strong communication preferred.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Computer literacy

Education

Bachelor's degree in health science or MLS

MLS license (Florida) or obtained within 90 days

ASCP/AMT/NCA certification

Job description

Job Summary

Under the supervision of Technical Supervisor and Shift Supervisor, performs laboratory tests to obtain data for use in the diagnosis and treatment of disease. Follows all hospital and laboratory policies, guidelines, procedures and protocols. May assume charge duties in absence of Supervisor.

Job Description

Department

Blood Bank

Job Summary

Under the supervision of Technical Supervisor and Shift Supervisor, performs laboratory tests to obtain data for use in the diagnosis and treatment of disease. Follows all hospital and laboratory policies, guidelines, procedures and protocols. May assume charge duties in absence of Supervisor.

Required Qualifications

• Require a Bachelor's degree in a health science program or medical laboratory science. A minimum of five (5) years of relevant work experience can be considered in lieu of required degree. Employees hired prior to 1/1/09 are grandfathered into this position.
• Require current Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) license under Chapter 483, Part IV, Florida Statute: 61F-5; or must be obtained within ninety (90) days of hire date. Note: Limited scope of practice will be utilized until licensure has been obtained. Limited Scope: Results entry will not be performed.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prefer a minimum of one (1) year experience in a clinical laboratory.
• Prefer excellent communication and listening skills.
• Prefer demonstrated organizational skills and the ability to handle multiple priorities.
• Prefer basic working knowledge of commonly used computer applications and office.
• Prefer qualification as an ASCP, AMT, NCA, or an equivalent medical laboratory scientist.

PRN position in Blood Bank

Employment Screening Requirements

As part of Sarasota Memorial Health Care System's commitment to keeping people safe, all individuals providing care to vulnerable populations are required to undergo background screening through The Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse. https://info.flclearinghouse.com/