Medical Laboratory Technologist (Medical Laboratory Scientist)

ZipRecruiter; Florida; On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join GiaCare Inc. as a Medical Laboratory Technologist to support the federal government at Eglin Air Force Base in Florida. This role requires significant expertise and offers competitive bonuses. You will conduct various laboratory tests, ensure safety, and communicate effectively while working in a dynamic team environment.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

Short-Term Insurance

Life and AD&D Insurance

Paid Time Off (PTO)

401k (Non-matching)

Referral Program

Employee discounts

Qualifications

• Experience in performing moderate/higher complexity testing.
• Certification as Medical Laboratory Scientist by ASCP or AMT.
• 12 months experience within the past 24 months.

Responsibilities

• Conducting tests in various laboratory sections.
• Communicating critical values following departmental policy.
• Assuring workflow continuity and adhering to infection control policies.

Skills

Communication

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in medical laboratory science or related field

Job description

Job DescriptionJob Description

GiaCare Inc. is currently accepting applications for US who are experienced, civilian Medical Laboratory Technologists (Medical Laboratory Scientist) to work alongside the federal government at Eglin Air Force Base (Florida).

*This position has a quarterly $5,000 retention bonus and a one-time $5,000 relocation bonus available!*

Qualifications

Degree/Education:

(1) A bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited college or university in medical laboratory science, medical technology, clinical laboratory science or in a related science (e.g., laboratory sciences such as chemistry, biochemistry, biology, microbiology, immunology, etc.). AND completion of a medical technology clinical practice program. Clinical practice programs completed after 1974 must have been accredited by the Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS), Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP, formerly CAHEA), or the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES). The professional curriculum may have consisted of a post-baccalaureate certificate program or be integrated into a four-year program of study that culminated in a baccalaureate degree.

OR

(2) A bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university, including 16 semester hours of biological science (with one course in microbiology), 16 semester hours of chemistry (with one course in organic or biochemistry) and one course in mathematics, AND two years of post-certification clinical laboratory experience (e.g., blood banking, chemistry, hematology, microbiology, immunology, clinical microscopy, etc.) within the last ten years as a certified Medical Laboratory Technician by the American Society for Clinical Pathology Board of Certification (ASCP-BOC), American Society of Clinical Pathology Board of Registry (ASCP-BOR) or American Medical Technologists (AMT). This experience must include performing moderate and/or high complexity testing in blood banking, chemistry, hematology, microbiology immunology and clinical microscopy (or categorical experience which matches categorical certification) in a clinical laboratory.

OR,

(3) A bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university, including 16 semester hours of biological science (with one course in microbiology), 16 semester hours of chemistry (with one course in organic or biochemistry) and one course in mathematics, AND five years of clinical laboratory experience within the last ten years performing moderate and/or high complexity testing in blood banking, chemistry, hematology, microbiology, immunology and clinical microscopy (or categorical experience which matches categorical certification) in a clinical laboratory.

Certifications: Basic Life Support certification. Current certification as a Medical Laboratory Scientist or equivalent by the American Society of Clinical Pathology (ASCP) or AMT.

Experience: 12 months experience within the past 24 months.

Licensure/Registration: Current certification/registration as determined by the American Society of Clinical Pathology (ASCP) or AMT.

Duties

• May work in any section in the clinical laboratory to include hematology, chemistry, urinalysis, blood transfusion services, microbiology, serology, front desk, phlebotomy, point of care testing, and shipping.

• Able to work independently, read and analyze technical material, and to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing.

• Assures workflow continuity through communication.

• Demonstrates appropriate interpersonal and communication skills. A role model of positive, professional, and courteous manner and communications. Disarming situations of strife and anger when possible. Encouraging a cooperative team spirit and coaching others who need to adjust their interpersonal skills.

• Organizes work area and adheres to infection control policies.

• Demonstrates knowledge of facilities and safety in laboratory including biological, chemical, radiation safety, and waste management.

• Provides and performs analytical testing and/or procedures that require independent judgment.

• Communicates critical values in accordance with departmental policy.

• Recognizes problems and abnormal results and takes appropriate action in accordance with departmental policy.

• Completes competency assessment requirements.

As a GiaCare employee, you may enjoy the following benefits:

• Medical Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Short-Term Insurance
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 401k (Non-matching)
• Referral Program
• A wide variety of employee discounts