MEDICAL LABORATORY SCIENTIST III - 64026314

State of Florida • Miami Beach, FL

5d • $42,561 - $46,818 • Onsite

About The Position

This is independent professional work conducting complex medical laboratory tests for diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease. A state of Florida Clinical Laboratory License is required. This position has On-Call Assignment responsibilities.

Performs testing, coordinates workflow, and provides technical support in Microbiology including result review and reporting. Oversees and performs quality control and quality assurance related documentation in this section, including the performance of control procedures when necessary. Participates in all efforts to meet the expected turn-around-time for the section with emphasis on enhanced service whenever possible as part of our goal to attain and provide quick reliable results for better patient management. Participates in laboratory proficiency testing. Always follows BOL/DOH safety guidelines.

Removes the brain from animals to be tested for rabies and prepares and examines it for the presence of rabies virus, using fluorescent microscopy and other staining techniques. Respond to On-Call requirements during weekend or holiday hours as needed to perform rabies testing.

Participates in the maintenance of effective documentation and data records for all aspects for sample testing as well as instrument functions. Maintains up-to date inventory of supplies and reagents. Prepares and discards daily medical waste following Bureau of Laboratories Biowaste protocol. Attends staff meetings and required training. Updates procedures as needed.

Performs other laboratory work as required.

Requirements

• Knowledge of terminology, principles and techniques used in analysis and testing.
• Knowledge of procedures, techniques & equipment used in lab testing and analysis.
• Skill in the use of lab equipment.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments.
• State of Florida Clinical Laboratory License required.
• Medical Technologist or Public Health Licensure

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor of Science

Responsibilities

• Conducts complex medical laboratory tests for diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease.
• Performs testing, coordinates workflow, and provides technical support in Microbiology including result review and reporting.
• Oversees and performs quality control and quality assurance related documentation in the Microbiology section.
• Performs control procedures when necessary.
• Meets expected turn-around-time for the section.
• Participates in laboratory proficiency testing.
• Follows BOL/DOH safety guidelines.
• Removes the brain from animals to be tested for rabies.
• Prepares and examines animal brains for the presence of rabies virus using fluorescent microscopy and other staining techniques.
• Responds to On-Call requirements during weekend or holiday hours as needed to perform rabies testing.
• Maintains effective documentation and data records for all aspects of sample testing and instrument functions.
• Maintains up-to-date inventory of supplies and reagents.
• Prepares and discards daily medical waste following Bureau of Laboratories Biowaste protocol.
• Attends staff meetings and required training.
• Updates procedures as needed.
• Performs other laboratory work as required.

Benefits

• Annual and Sick Leave benefits.
• Nine paid holidays and one Personal Holiday each year.
• State Group Insurance coverage options, including health, life, dental, vision, and other supplemental insurance options.
• Retirement plan options, including employer contributions.
• Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Tuition waivers.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree