Medical Technologist (MT/MLS) - West-Central Florida

Job Description

Job Description\n

Medical Technologist (MT/MLS) – Night Shift | West-Central Florida
Permanent & Full-Time Direct Hire
Third Shift | 10:00 PM–6:30 AM
Rotating Weekends

A hospital located in West-Central Florida, approximately one hour north of Tampa, is seeking an experienced  Medical Technologist (MT) / Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS)to join its laboratory team.

This is a full-time, permanent opportunity working primarily overnight shifts with rotating weekends. The ideal candidate will have strong hospital laboratory experience and be comfortable working in a fast-paced clinical laboratory environment.

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• Full-time, permanent position
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• Third shift: 10:00 PM–6:30 AM
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• 8, 10, and 12-hour shifts may be utilized based on department scheduling needs
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• Rotating weekends
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• Night-shift position
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• On-call responsibilities may be required
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• $27.09–$37.92/hour
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• Salary range based on experience and qualifications
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• $2.00/hour on-call differential
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• $2.50/hour night differential
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• $10,000 sign-on bonus for night shift
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• Relocation assistance may be available on a case-by-case basis
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• Comprehensive benefits package
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• Permanent, direct-hire opportunity
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• Perform clinical laboratory testing accurately and efficiently according to established procedures.
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• Process, evaluate, and analyze patient specimens while maintaining proper specimen identification and handling.
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• Review laboratory results for accuracy and identify abnormal or critical values.
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• Follow established protocols for result verification and reporting.
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• Perform quality control testing and document corrective actions as required.
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• Operate, calibrate, troubleshoot, and perform routine maintenance on laboratory instrumentation and equipment.
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• Communicate critical laboratory results promptly to the appropriate clinical staff.
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• Maintain accurate laboratory records and documentation.
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• Prioritize testing according to clinical urgency while maintaining appropriate turnaround times.
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• Work collaboratively with laboratory and clinical teams to support quality patient care.
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• Follow all laboratory safety, infection control, chemical hygiene, and regulatory requirements.
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• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and laboratory projects.
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• Assist with additional laboratory duties as needed to support daily department operations.
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• Associate or Bachelor’s degree in  Medical Laboratory Technology, Medical Laboratory Science, Clinical Laboratory Science , or a related field.
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• Minimum of 3 years of Medical Technologist/Medical Laboratory Scientist experience required.
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• Hospital laboratory experience strongly preferred.
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• Must already hold an active Florida Medical Technologist/Clinical Laboratory license at the time of submission.
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• Florida license must be provided and included with the candidate’s submittal.
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• ASCP or equivalent certification preferred, as applicable.
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• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality patient care.
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• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced hospital laboratory environment.
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• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and critical-thinking skills.
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• Ability to work overnight shifts, rotating weekends, and participate in on-call coverage as required.
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• Permanent, full-time direct-hire opportunity.
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• Primarily third-shift schedule.
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• 10:00 PM–6:30 AM overnight hours.
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• Rotating weekends.
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• Competitive salary range of $27.09–$37.92/hour .
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• $2.50/hour night differential.
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• $2.00/hour on-call differential.
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• $10,000 night-shift sign-on bonus.
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• Relocation assistance considered on a case-by-case basis.
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• Located in West-Central Florida, approximately  one hour north of Tampa .
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• Excellent opportunity for an experienced Medical Technologist/Medical Laboratory Scientist seeking a permanent hospital laboratory position.
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Ready to take the next step in your laboratory career?

For immediate consideration, please contact  Veronica at  View email address on ziprecruiter.com or call/text View phone number on ziprecruiter.com .