MEDICAL LABORATORY TECHNOLOGIST II - 64003406 1 1

Medical Laboratory Technologist II - Open Competetive

The successful incumbent for this position will work as a Medical Laboratory Technologist II for the Department of Health in Pinellas and will be responsible for leading the coordination of lab functions at five Health Department Clinic sites and five School Based Clinic sites. The successful incumbent will be based at the St. Petersburg Center and will also be responsible for providing client lab services as needed.  Incumbent must be technically qualified and experienced, have knowledge of lab requirements under the CLIA Waiver, and be licensed or willing to become licensed as a Medical Laboratory Technician or Technologist by the State of Florida.  Incumbent will have daily interaction with clients and staff from other programs and should possess excellent internal and external customer service skills.

Your specific responsibilities:

• Performs routine lab procedures in accordance with established lab guidelines. 
• Lab procedures include: venipuncture, urine collection and finger sticks for all age groups.  
• Performs CLIA waived testing, including but not limited to urinalysis, pregnancy testing, hemoglobin, Rapid HIV, Syphilis and Hepatitis C testing.  
• Records lab results in the electronic medical record and immediately reports abnormal/critical results to a provider. 
• Prepares specimens for transport, performs daily maintenance and cleaning of lab equipment, maintains laboratory logs, and performs proficiency testing.  
• Stocks and orders lab supplies as needed.  
• Works with Center Manager and Nursing Supervisor to ensure a smooth client flow for clients of all programs. 
• Works closely with the Medical Lab Director and acts as a lead worker to ensure clinic and school based labs are following established lab procedures. 
• Lead worker duties include developing and maintaining standardized lab procedures/manuals and coordination of training for all new and existing lab staff.  
• Monitors all lab sites for compliance with established lab procedures.  
• Serves on quality teams as a lab representative.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Skilled in the use of Medical Laboratory equipment
• Ability to perform laboratory procedures including venipuncture
• Knowledge of medical terminology
• Ability to effectively communication verbally and in writing utilizing approved DOH abbreviations
• Ability to use an electronic medical record
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions 
• Ability to work with persons of different race, language, culture or socioeconomic status

Qualifications: 

Minimum - 

• Associate's degree in laboratory science or medical laboratory technology from an accredited institution
• Licensed as a Medical Laboratory Technician or Technologist by the State of Florida.  If not currently licensed, willing to obtain and incur all costs of obtaining licensure.
• One year experience performing lab procedures including venipuncture.
• Experience performing lab proficiency testing
• Willingness to travel to multiple sites for compliance monitoring and lab coverage as needed.
• Experience developing written processes and procedures in any type of setting
• At least one year experience using an electronic health record

Preferred - 

• Familiarity with the requirements of CLIA waived lab tests
• Bachelor degree in chemical, physical biological or clinical laboratory science or a medical technology from an accredited institution
• Experience leading staff or processes in any type of setting

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:

St. Petersburg Center of the Florida Department of Health in Pinellas County

205 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr St N

St. Petersburg, FL 33701

Travel to other centers within Pinellas County may be required.

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

(For more information, please click www.myfrs.com);

• Flexible Spending Accounts;
• Tuition waivers;
• And more!

For a more complete list of benefits, visit www.mybenefits.myflorida.com.

Please be advised:

Your responses to qualifying questions for this position must be verifiable by documentation provided through the electronic application process.  

 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.

Male applicants born on or after October 1, 1962, will not be eligible for hire or promotion unless they are registered with the Selective Services System (SSS) before their 26th birthday, or have a Letter of Registration Exemption from the SSS. For more information, please visit the SSS website: http://www.sss.gov 

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. 

The successful candidate will be required to complete the Form I-9 and that information will be verified using the E-Verify system.  E-Verify is operated by the Department of Homeland Security in partnership with the Social Security Administration to verify employment eligibility.   

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

All Florida Department of Health positions require the incumbent to be able to learn and communicate effectively, orally and in writing, in English. Applicants who do not meet this requirement will not be considered.  

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

Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-877-562-7287). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation. 

The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act. 

Florida has the third largest population of veterans in the nation with more than 1.5 million service men and women.  The Florida Department of Health (department) is committed to serving members of the United States Armed Forces, veterans and their families by encouraging them to apply for vacancies that fit their area of knowledge and/or expertise.  Through the Department's VALOR program, which expedites licensing for military veterans, the Department also waives initial licensing and application fees for military veterans who apply for a health care professional license within 60 months of an honorable discharge. These initiatives help ensure that the transition from military service into the workforce is as smooth as possible and reflects our appreciation for the dedication devoted to protecting our country.    

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

Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.

The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.

VETERANS’ PREFERENCE.  Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans’ Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply.  Certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements.  Candidates claiming Veterans’ Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code.  Veterans’ Preference documentation requirements are available by clicking here.  All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.