MLS/Med Technologist

Pride Health; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 73,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Pride Health is seeking a Medical Laboratory Technologist to join a healthcare facility in St Johns, FL. This local contract role offers a 7pm-7am schedule (3x12) and requires Florida licensure with ASCP, AMT, or AAB certification.

A Bachelor’s degree or 42 CFR 493.1433 qualification is required, plus at least 1 year of clinical lab experience. The position involves performing routine to moderately complex analytical testing, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and regulatory compliance, and

Qualifications

• ASCP, AMT, or AAB certification required.
• Florida license required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Medical Technology, Chemistry, Biology, or related field, or qualification as a Technologist under 42 CFR 493.1433.

Responsibilities

• Follow procedures for specimen handling, processing, analysis and reporting of patient results.
• Perform analytical testing using approved methods and SOPs.
• Review, validate, and release laboratory test results.
• Maintain records of testing and quality control activities.
• Ensure proper calibration and maintenance of laboratory instruments.
• Adhere to safety and regulatory standards (CLIA, HIPAA, OSHA).
• Report STAT and critical results; document corrective actions for deviations.
• Maintain labeling and tracking of reagents and test kits.

Skills

ASCP cert

AMT cert

AAB cert

Education

Bachelor’s degree or 42 CFR 493.1433

Job description

Pride Health is hiring a MLS/Med Technologist tosupport our client's healthcarefacility in St Johns, FL 32259

Job Details:

Schedule:7pm-7am (3x12 3rd Shift)

Location:St Johns, FL 32259

Job Type: local contract

Contract Length: 3 Months+

Pay Range:$35-$40 per hour

ASCP, AMT, or AAB certification. Must also have Florida license.

*Pay offered is based on experience,expertise, credentialing, and education.

Basic Purpose

We are seeking a detail-oriented and dedicated Medical Laboratory Technologist to perform routine and non-routine laboratory testing. This role involves executing moderately complex to advanced analytical procedures with accuracy, precision, and timeliness, while ensuring compliance with all regulatory and quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Follow established procedures for specimen handling, processing, analysis, and reporting of patient results
• Perform analytical testing using approved methods and department SOPs
• Review, validate, and release laboratory test results
• Maintain accurate and complete records of all testing and quality control activities
• Ensure proper calibration and maintenance of laboratory instruments
• Adhere to all safety and regulatory standards (CLIA, HIPAA, OSHA)
• Identify and troubleshoot issues affecting test performance; escalat when necessary
• Document corrective actions for any deviations in testing systems
• Report STAT and critical results in accordance with departmental procedures
• Maintain proper labeling and tracking of reagents and test kits (including expiration and open dates)
• Participate in training, quality improvement, and departmental meetings
• Assist with audits, inspections, and compliance requirements when needed
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe laboratory environment
• Collaborate with internal teams and, when required, interact with clients

Qualifications

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Medical Technology, Chemistry, Biology, or related field
• OR qualification as a Technologist under 42 CFR 493.1433

Experience:

• Minimum 1 year of clinical laboratory experience (high-complexity testing preferred)

Skills & Competencies:

• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical abilities
• Strong communication and customer service skills
• Commitment to maintaining patient confidentiality

Pride-Health offers eligible employee’s comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity), 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, legal support, auto, home insurance, pet insurance and employee discounts with preferred vendors.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Pride-Health is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of the race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, reproductive health decision making, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Fair Chance Employment

Pride-Health is a Fair Chance employer. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with applicable state and local Fair Chance laws and ordinances, including, the California Fair Chance Act and all applicable local Fair Chance ordinances.

Accommodations

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, or to perform the essential functions of this role, please contact us.

Only applicable for San Francisco Candidates: Under the San Francisco Lactation in the Workplace Ordinance, we will provide written notice of lactation accommodation rights, and this notice will automatically be given upon hiring, any inquiry of parental leave or lactation accommodation.

Only applicable forKentuckypositions: For this type of employment, state law requires a criminal record check as a condition of employment.This applies to direct care staff (Examples: RN, LPN, Nurse Aides, Therapists) referred toKentuckynursing facilities, assisted living communities, or long-term care facilities, in accordance with KRS 216.793.

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For workers in the United States, PrideGlobal and it's affiliates offers eligible employee’s comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity), 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, legal support, pet insurance and employee discounts with preferred vendors.

Equal Employment Opportunity

PrideGlobal and it's affiliates are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of the race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, reproductive health decision making, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Fair Chance Employment

PrideGlobal and it's affiliates are a Fair Chance employer. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with applicable state and local Fair Chance laws and ordinances, including, the California Fair Chance Act and all applicable local Fair Chance ordinances.

Accommodations

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, or to perform the essential functions of this role, please contact us.

Only applicable for San Francisco Candidates: Under the San Francisco Lactation in the Workplace Ordinance, we will provide written notice of lactation accommodation rights, and this notice will automatically be given upon hiring, any inquiry of parental leave or lactation accommodation.

Only applicable for Kentucky positions: For this type of employment, state law requires a criminal record check as a condition of employment. This applies to direct care staff (Examples: RN, LPN, Nurse Aides, Therapists) referred to Kentucky nursing facilities, assisted living communities, or long-term care facilities, in accordance with KRS 216.793.