Medical Laboratory Scientist Flow Cytometry​/Generalist

Overview

Job Summary:

Under the supervision of the 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.

Laboratory

Performs laboratory tests and follows hospital and laboratory policies, guidelines, procedures, and protocols. May assume charge duties in the absence of the Supervisor.

• 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.

• 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.

Hours are 0900 - 1930 with every other weekend and rotating holidays. Training in Flow Cytometry, Special Procedures and some areas in Core Lab.

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.