Medical Laboratory Scientist Ii - Miami, United States - The State of Florida

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Description
Requisition No: 828112


Agency:
Department of Health


Working Title:

MEDICAL LABORATORY SCIENTIST II

Pay Plan:
Career Service


Position Number:

Salary:
$1, $2,094.81 Biweekly

Posting Closing Date: 05/23/2024


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FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH - OPEN COMPETITIVE OPPORTUNITY

Bureau of Public Health Laboratories

Miami Laboratory

Salary Range:
$1, $2,094.81 Biweekly

SALARY WILL BE BASED ON CURRENT STATE EMPLOYMENT AS WELL AS SKILL AND EXPERTISE

Your Specific Responsibilities:

Incumbent performs procedures and reports results in the section assigned. Incumbent is responsible for Quality Control, Quality Assurance, supply inventory and instrumental maintenance. This position has On-Call Assignment responsibilities.


Perform testings and report results relating to the screening and confirmatory results of specimens submitted to the laboratory for Syphilis Serology.

Assist in the Microbiology/Parasitology department, including Aptima testing as required.

Perform testing and reports results in Hepatitis and HIV departments.


Removes the brain from animals to be tested for rabies and prepares and examines it for the presence of rabies virus, using fluorescent microscopy and other staining techniques.

Respond to On-Call requirements during weekend or holiday hours as needed to perform rabies testing.

Perform quality control, quality assurance, and proficiency testing for the departments as needed.

Maintain supply levels as necessary for uninterrupted service delivery.


Perform send out of specimens for referral testing when required. Prepares and discards daily medical waste following Bureau of Laboraories bio-waste protocol. Attends staff meetings and required training and follows Bureau of Laboratories and Department of Health safety policies.
Perform other laboratory duties as required.


Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of terminology, principles and techniques used in analysis and testing.

Knowledge of procedures, techniques & equipment used in lab testing and analysis.

Skill in the use of lab equipment.

Ability to communicate effectively.

Ability to work independently.

Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments.


Qualifications:

Minimum - Associate Degree. Be eligible for a clinical laboratory technologist license or public health license.

Preferred - Bachelor degree. Hold a clinical laboratory technologist license or public health license. One year of Experience.


Florida Department of Health Mission, Vision, and Values:

Mission:
To protect, promote & improve the health of all people in Florida through integrated state, county & community efforts.


Vision:
To be the _Healthiest _State in the Nation.


Values:

I nnovation:
We search for creative solutions and manage resources wisely.


C ollaboration:
We use teamwork to achieve common goals & solve problems.


A ccountability:
We perform with integrity & respect.


R esponsiveness:
We achieve our mission by serving our customers & engaging our partners.


E xcellence:
We promote quality outcomes through learning & continuous performance improvement.


Where You Will Work:

Miami, Florida


The Benefits of Working for the State of Florida:
Working for the State of Florida is more than a paycheck.

The State's total compensation package for employees features a highly competitive set of employee benefits including:


  • Annual and Sick Leave benefits.
  • Nine paid holidays and one Personal Holiday each year.
  • State Group Insurance coverage options, including health, life, dental, vision, and other supplemental insurance options.
  • Retirement plan options, including employer contributions
  • Flexible Spending Accounts.
  • Tuition waivers.
  • And more

Please be advised:

This position requires a security background check and/or drug screening and participation in direct deposit. Any misrepresentations or omissions will disqualify you from employment consideration.


Note:

You will be required to provide your Social Security Number (SSN) in order to conduct this background check Successful completion of a drug test is a condition of employment for safety-sensitive positions.


If you are a retiree of the Florida Retirement System (FRS), please check with the FRS on how your current benefits will be affected if you are re-employed with the State of Florida.

Your current retirement benefits may be canceled, suspended, or deemed ineligible depending upon the date of your retirement.

Incumbents may be required to perform emergency duty before, during, and/or beyond normal work hours or days.


The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.

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