Position & Client Overview:

A large molecular pathology lab in Northern Florida is in need of a Florida licensed and ASCP certified medical laboratory technician to work the busy second shift doing molecular duties.

Salary starts at $47,000

Working at this regional pathology lab offers a strong mix of professional stability and employee benefits. They offer a competitive compensation package, comprehensive health insurance, paid time off, retirement contributions, and performance-based bonuses as well as opportunities for advancement, all within a collaborative, community-focused environment.

Tallahassee blends natural beauty with cultural vibrancy, making it an appealing place to live. The city experiences a humid subtropical climate, with average summer highs around 90° and winter lows near 40°, allowing for year-round outdoor activities like hiking in Alfred B. Maclay Gardens State Park, kayaking on Lake Jackson, or exploring nearby Gulf Coast beaches. Indoors, residents enjoy art galleries, live music, and college sports thanks to Florida State University and Florida A&M. With its rolling hills, affordable housing, and compact layout, Tallahassee offers a relaxed lifestyle with easy access to both nature and urban amenities.

Job Summary:

Discover the presence or absence of disease and provide data that help physicians determine the best treatment for the patient. Specialty areas of laboratory medicine include clinical chemistry, hematology, transfusion services, clinical immunology, clinical microbiology, serology and the emerging field of molecular diagnostics.

Skill Requirements:

• Calibrate, operate, troubleshoot and maintain the equipment
• Dexterity and good eye-hand coordination are required to collect and prepare specimens
• Lab safety and infection prevention is of paramount importance

Responsibilities may include but not be limited to:

• Performing testing in any and/or all of the following areas of the lab: clinical chemistry, hematology, transfusion services (blood bank), clinical immunology, clinical microbiology, serology, and the emerging field of molecular diagnostics.
• Matching computer orders with specimen labeling; sorting specimens; checking labeling; logging specimens; arranging reports for delivery; Maintaining quality results verify and equipment function, troubleshooting, calibrating equipment and monitoring quality control measures and protocols
• Participating in staff training and educational opportunities; Identifying and communicating abnormal patient conditions reports mandated information to the public health department or other designated officials
• Contributing to a safe and secure environment, following established standards and procedures; complying with legal regulations
• Maintaining patient confidence by keeping laboratory information confidential

Education, Certification, & Experience:

• MT/MLS: Bachelor's degree in science and MLS(ASCP) certification or equivalent
• MLT: Associates degree in science and MLT(ASCP) certification or equivalent
• Florida license

Must be legally authorized to work in the US without sponsorship.

HealthCare Connections, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability, pregnancy, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or other protected status pursuant to law.