Medical Laboratory Scientist 12-Hour Days

experiencedAlliedHealth; Venice (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

experiencedAlliedHealth is seeking a Laboratory Specialist in Florida to perform clinical lab tests under supervision, ensuring data accuracy for diagnosis and treatment. The role requires adherence to hospital and lab policies and may include assuming charge duties when supervisors are absent.

Qualified candidates hold a Bachelor’s degree in a health science or medical laboratory science, and MLS licensure under Florida Statute 61F-5, or obtain licensure within 90 days of hire.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a health science program or medical laboratory science; 5 years of relevant work experience can substitute an earned degree.
• Must hold or obtain Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) license under Florida Statute 61F-5 within 90 days of hire. Limited scope applies until licensure.

Responsibilities

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

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a health science program or medical laboratory science

MLS license (Florida) required within 90 days of hire

Job description

Department

Laboratory

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/