Medical Laboratory Scientist

Sarasota Memorial Health Care System • Sarasota, FL

68d • Onsite

About The Position

Under the supervision of the Technical Supervisor and Shift Supervisor, this role performs laboratory tests to obtain data for the diagnosis and treatment of disease. The Medical Laboratory Scientist adheres to all hospital and laboratory policies, guidelines, procedures, and protocols. This position may involve assuming charge duties in the absence of a Supervisor.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a health science program or medical laboratory science, or a minimum of five (5) years of relevant work experience.
• 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.
• Employees hired prior to 1/1/09 are grandfathered into this position.

Nice To Haves

• A minimum of one (1) year experience in a clinical laboratory.
• Excellent communication and listening skills.
• Demonstrated organizational skills and the ability to handle multiple priorities.
• Basic working knowledge of commonly used computer applications and office software.
• Qualification as an ASCP, AMT, NCA, or an equivalent medical laboratory scientist.

Responsibilities

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level