Medical Lab Scientist (MLS)

Job Summary

Up to $5,000 SOB for qualified candidates, paid over 24 months
Job Shift: Evenings
Job Type: Full Time

About the role

A Medical Technologist has the appropriate educational background to perform laboratory procedures on neonatal, pediatric, and adult specimens using established and approved protocols that require the broad exercise of independent judgment and responsibility with minimal technical supervision, maintains equipment and records, and performs quality assurance activities related to test performance. Performs a variety of laboratory tests on blood, tissue and body fluids using both automated and manual methods. A technologist performs a broad range of laboratory procedures in one or more areas such as chemistry, hematology, immunology, immunohematology or microbiology. Ensures the delivery of quality laboratory services and accurate, timely reporting of lab test results which meets the standards of practice, established policies and procedures, and applicable laws and regulations at West Boca Medical Center and/or off site at West Boca Emergency Center. A technologist adheres to the legal responsibilities and scope of practice as written by the Board of Clinical Laboratory Personnel, State of Florida. The technologist's role subsumes all aspects of the technician's role.

Responsibilities

• Performs a variety of laboratory tests on blood, tissue and body fluids using both automated and manual methods.
• Maintains equipment and records.
• Performs quality assurance activities related to test performance.
• Ensures the delivery of quality laboratory services and accurate, timely reporting of lab test results.
• Adheres to the legal responsibilities and scope of practice as written by the Board of Clinical Laboratory Personnel, State of Florida.

Requirements

• Minimum: Associate degree, Clinical Laboratory Technologist
• Preferred: Experience and/or education should relate to any combination recognized by state of Florida for license as Clinical Lab Technologist.
• License: Minimum: 1-5 years as a Medical Technologist rotating in technical areas or section in an acute care hospital laboratory.
• Must successfully pass a color blindness test prior to employment.

Qualifications

• Education: Minimum: Associate degree, Clinical Laboratory Technologist
• Experience: Preferred: Experience and/or education should relate to any combination recognized by state of Florida for license as Clinical Lab Technologist.
• Licenses: Minimum: 1-5 years as a Medical Technologist rotating in technical areas or section in an acute care hospital laboratory.
• Other Qualifications: Must successfully pass a color blindness test prior to employment.

Benefits

The available plans and programs include:
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
- 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
- Generous paid time off
- Career development and continuing education opportunities
- Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
- Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program
- Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance

Organization Description

West Boca Medical Center (WBMC) is part of the Palm Beach Health Network and has been serving southern Palm Beach and northern Broward counties for over 37 years. WBMC offers general medical and surgical care, orthopedics, a robotic surgery program, a state-of-the art breast imaging center, womens and childrens services and the only level III NICU in southern Palm Beach County. Its two emergency centers, one at the main hospital and the other in Coconut Creek, are open 24-hours a day. Join our team!

Employment Practices

Employment practices will not be influenced or affected by an applicant’s or employee’s race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status or any other legally protected status.