Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) OR Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT)

KA Recruiting Inc.; Saint Petersburg (FL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare recruiting company is seeking a Laboratory Technologist in Saint Petersburg, FL. The position involves performing laboratory tests, maintaining quality control, and assuming departmental responsibilities as needed. Applicants should possess a relevant degree and a Florida Technologist License.

Qualifications

• A State of Florida Technologist License is required or ability to obtain it.
• Technologist License in various clinical specialty areas needed.

Responsibilities

• Perform accurate and timely laboratory testing.
• Assume department responsibilities in the absence of the supervisor.
• Perform quality control procedures.

Skills

Judgment

Independent thinking

Quality control

Education

2 Year/Associate Degree

4 Year/Bachelor's Degree in Medical Technology

Job description

You Will:

• Perform accurate and timely laboratory testing by analyzing proficiency testing samples according to instructions and complete within the allowable time frame
• Assume responsibility of the department as appropriate in the absence of the supervisor
• Complete all required records/documentation pertaining to patient results
• Perform stat procedures within established turnaround time targets
• Demonstrate the ability to use good judgment and independent thinking in the correlation and interpretation of patient results. (Including performing delta checks, etc.)
• Review pending logs (OSR) and result logs; resolve any outstanding workload or communicate to staff relief
• Perform quality control procedures per protocol and handle all problem and/or critical laboratory specimens/test results

You Should Have:

• A 2 Year/Associate Degree is required
• A 4 Year/Bachelor's Degree in Medical Technology is preferred
• A State of Florida Technologist License is required OR the ability to obtain a license during the interview process

Technologist License in one or more clinical specialty areas:

• Blood bank
• Serology
• Chemistry
• Hematology
• Microbiology

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