Job Description

Pride Health is hiring a Medical Laboratory Scientist to support our client’s medical facility based in Jacksonville, FL 32216 This is a 3-month assignment with the possibility of a contract-to-hire opportunity and a great way to start working with a top-tier healthcare organization!

Job Title: Medical Lab Scientist

Location: Jacksonville, FL 32216

Pay Range: $35-$39 per hour

Schedule: 3rd shift/ 7p-7a Every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.

Duration: 3 Months +

*The salary is determined by an individual's level of experience, as well as any relevant licenses and certifications they may hold.

A successful candidate should possess or be eligible for national certification as an MT / MLT from a recognized organization (ASCP or AMT).

Key Responsibilities:

Responsibilities are interchangeable within job titles of medical laboratory scientist (MLS), medical technologist or clinical laboratory scientist. Work environment/department will be listed in requirement. Determine the acceptability of specimens for testing according to established criteria. Perform routine and complex technical procedures and functions according to departmental Standard Operating Procedures. Monitor, operate and troubleshoot instrumentation to ensure proper functionality. Demonstrate the ability to make technical decisions regarding testing and problem solving. Prepare, test, and evaluate new reagents or controls. Report accurate and timely test results to deliver quality patient care.

Perform and document preventive maintenance and quality control procedures. Identify and replenish testing bench supplies as necessary. Assist with processing of specimens when needed. Maintain a safe work environment and wear appropriate personal protective equipment

Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in biology, Chemistry, Clinical Laboratory Science, Medical Technology or meet local regulatory (CLIA & State) requirements. Minimum 0-2 years of clinical laboratory testing experience is required. State Medical Technologist license may be required (will be listed in requirement if it’s needed). ASCP or AMT certification is either preferred or required (will be listed in requirement if it’s required). Ability to work independently and within a team environment.

Proficient with computers; Familiarity with laboratory information systems is a plus. High level of attention detail along with strong communication and organizational skills.

Must be able to pass a standardized color vision screen. Flexibility to work overtime or other shifts depending on business needs

Education:

MLS-Bachelor’s degree

MLT- Associate’s degree

Bachelor’s degree in medical technology or clinical laboratory science

OR

-BS in Chemical, Physical, or Biological Science from an accredited college or university WITH at least 1 year of training or experience in specialty in which testing will be performed. Such training must be equivalent to that received in a school of Medical Technology.

OR

-90 Semester hours from an accredited institution that include the following: 16 semester

hours of Biology courses, 16 Semester ours of chemistry [must include atleast 6 hours of

inorganic Chemistry], and 3 Semester hours of Math- along with having completed an

accredited Clinical Laboratory training program or 1 year of documented Clinical Laboratory

Training, or experience in the specialty that testing is to be performed.

OR

-Associates Degree in Medical Technology.

Required Skills:

1. CORE LAB

2. Blood Bank

3. ASCP OR AMT CERTIFICATION 3.

4. FL License

Pride Global offers eligible employees’ comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance, and hospital indemnity), 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, legal support, auto, home insurance, pet insurance, and employee discounts with preferred vendors.

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Contract work, Local area, Shift work, Night shift, Weekend work, Sunday, Saturday,

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