Medical Lab Scientist PRN

Sarasota Memorial Health Care System; Sarasota (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PRN Blood Bank

Job summary

Sarasota Memorial Health Care System in Florida seeks a Medical Laboratory Scientist to perform blood bank tests and related laboratory procedures. Under the supervision of the Technical and Shift Supervisors, you will generate data used for diagnosis and treatment, and you may assume charge duties in the Supervisor's absence, while adhering to hospital and laboratory policies.

The ideal candidate will hold a MLS license in Florida (or obtain it within 90 days of hire) and have strong

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required (health science or MLS).
• MLS license must be obtained within 90 days; limited scope until licensed.
• Employees hired before 2009 grandfathered into this position.

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

Listening skills

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in health science or medical laboratory science

MLS license (Florida) or to be obtained within 90 days

Tools

Microsoft Office

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/