Medical Laboratory Technologist II

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled Medical Laboratory Technologist II to join our team at the Florida Department of Health. As a Medical Laboratory Technologist II, you will be responsible for performing laboratory duties and working in the Specialty Care Center.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform phlebotomy/venipuncture duties for all patients presenting for services at the Specialty Care Center.
• Develop, maintain, and ensure current procedures manual and coordinates all duties related to the lab, including but not limited to; opening the lab, closing the lab, daily duty assignments, lab tech assignments (if applicable), monitoring clinic flow, requesting additional staffing or equipment resources when necessary.
• Maintain the highest level of communication with the Health Department's lab coordinator and the Bureau of Labs and contracted lab staff for any expertise necessary in the completion of duties.
• Process laboratory specimens and perform assigned laboratory procedures and other tests as necessary and immediately reports abnormal findings to appropriate staff.
• Order's laboratory supplies, rotates stock, and monitors expiration dates.
• Cleans and maintains all laboratory equipment as indicated through lab procedures manual.
• Provides students and staff orientation and guidance to laboratory equipment and procedures.
• Maintains a current laboratory procedure manual for the use of all staff.
• Submits EAR's and timesheets per DOH guidelines.
• Travels and participates in educational programs.
• Performs other duties as required.

Requirements

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
• Knowing how to find information and identifying essential information.
• Using logic and analysis to identify the strengths and weaknesses of different approaches.
• Communicating effectively with others in writing as indicated by the needs of the audience (orally and written).
• Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
• Knowledge of Health Management System.
• Knowledge and skills in basic phlebotomy.
• Ability to use Microsoft 365 applications (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, MS Teams).
• Knowledge of OSHA and Safety requirements associated with a lab.
• Skills handling bio-hazardous waste procedures.
• Skills in the use of universal precautions when working in a laboratory setting and/or with other potentially infectious materials (OPIM).
• Ability to perform data entry.
• Established a strong focus in regulatory compliance by collecting blood specimens in accordance with laboratory policies.
• Ability to stand for prolonged periods of time.
• Capable of ascending ladder to access supplies.
• Ability to participate in outdoor weather conditions for community events during different time and/or regular schedule.
• Ability to lift/carry, lower, or reach overhead 15-lbs or more frequently.
• Ability to stand for prolonged periods of time.
• Capable of ascending ladder to access supplies.

Qualifications

• Minimum: At least one year of phlebotomy experience.
• Willing to collect patients' urine, blood and/or sputum specimens potentially infected with communicable disease such as Syphilis, Chlamydia, Gonorrhea, TB, Hepatitis, HIV/AIDS, or other emerging disease (like COVID-19, and Monkeypox).
• At least one year of client/patient customer service experience.

Preferred

• Bilingual English/Spanish.
• Phlebotomy certification.
• Florida Department of Health Mission, Vision, and Values.

Where You Will Work

Specialty Care Center, 1105 E. Kennedy Blvd, Tampa, FL 33602

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.
• Public Health and Nursing Loan Forgiveness Program.
• Tuition waivers for State Universities/Community Colleges.
• And more.

For a State of Florida Total Compensation Estimator visit https://www.myfloridacfo.com/division-administrative-services/total-compensation-estimator/

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

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: https://www.sss.gov/

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.

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 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 , 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.

If there are any problems applying online, please call https://www.peoplefirst.myflorida.com/

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 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 , 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 https://www.floridajobs.org/

All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.

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 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 , 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.

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