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Medical Laboratory Scientist

Sarasota Memorial Health Care System

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Quick overview

Performs laboratory tests to obtain data for the diagnosis and treatment of diseases under the supervision of technical and shift supervisors. May assume charge duties in the absence of a supervisor while adhering to all hospital and laboratory protocols.

Requirements summary

Requires a Bachelor’s degree in a health science program or medical laboratory science, or five years of relevant experience. Must hold or obtain a current Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) license under Florida Statute within ninety days of hire.

bachelor degreeOrganizational skillsCommunication skillsMicrobiologyData analysisLaboratory testingComputer applicationsDiagnostic proceduresClinical laboratory proceduresMedical laboratory science

Job description

Department

Microbiology 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. 4-10hs shifts on second 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/