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Medical Laboratory Scientist

Sarasota Memorial Health Care System, Sarasota, FL, United States


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 the absence of Supervisor.

Department
Microbiology

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.

Work Hours & Schedule
4‑10 hour 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/

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