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Medical Laboratory Scientist 12-Hour Days

Sarasota Memorial Health Care System

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Quick overview

Performs laboratory tests to provide data for the diagnosis and treatment of diseases. Adheres to hospital policies and may assume charge duties in the absence of a supervisor.

Requirements summary

Requires a Bachelor's degree in health science or 5 years of relevant experience, plus a Florida MLS license. Preference is given to candidates with ASCP, AMT, or NCA certifications and clinical laboratory experience.

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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.

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/