Medical Laboratory Scientist

Sarasota Memorial Health Care System; Sarasota (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Sarasota Memorial Health Care System’s Microbiology department seeks a qualified MLS-labeled professional to support patient care by performing routine and complex microbiology tests. You will follow all hospital and laboratory policies and may assume charge duties in the Supervisor’s absence.

The candidate should hold a health sciences degree or MLS and be eligible for Florida licensure within 90 days. A bachelor’s degree is required, and up to five years of substituting experience may be

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a health science field or MLS; five years of relevant experience can substitute.
• Florida MLS license under Chapter 483, Part IV, Florida Statute: 61F-5; or must be obtained within 90 days of hire.
• Limited scope of practice will be used until licensure is obtained.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Strong organizational skills

Ability to handle multiple priorities

Familiarity with computer applications

Education

Bachelor’s degree in health science or MLS

Job description

Department

Microbiology

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.

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/