Medical Laboratory Scientist/MLT second shift

UCLA Health and David Geffen School of Medicine; Sarasota (FL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Sarasota Memorial Health Care System is seeking a Laboratory professional to perform clinical tests and generate accurate data for diagnosis and treatment. You will follow hospital and lab protocols and may take charge in the supervisor’s absence.

Must hold a MLS license or obtain within 90 days of hire; bachelor’s degree in health science or MLS is preferred. Second shift, four 10-hour shifts, with every other weekend and rotating holidays.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in health science or MLS; five years experience allowed in lieu.
• MLS license required or obtained within 90 days; Limited scope until licensure.
• Florida statute 61F-5 governs licensure and practice.

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

Clinical laboratory

Communication skills

multitasking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in health science or MLS

Five years of relevant experience in lieu of degree

Florida MLS license or must obtain within 90 days

Tools

ASCP AMT NCA or equivalent MLS credentials

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.

Second shift. Start time 1130am. Four Ten hours shift, every other weekend and rotating holidays.

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/