MEDICAL LABORATORY SCIENTIST II - 64064715

Requisition No: 823497 

Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: MEDICAL LABORATORY SCIENTIST II - 64064715

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 64064715 

Salary:  $1,710.80 - $2,094.81 Biweekly 

Posting Closing Date: 02/29/2024 

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FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH - INTERNAL AGENCY OPPORTUNITY

Bureau of Public Health Laboratories

 Miami Laboratory

Salary Range: $1,710.80 - $2,094.81 Biweekly

SALARY WILL BE BASED ON CURRENT STATE

 EMPLOYMENT AS WELL AS SKILL AND EXPERTISE

INTERNAL AGENCY POSTING

This is an Internal Agency Posting, only current DOH employees will be considered, all others will be automatically disqualified.

 

Your Specific Responsibilities:

This is independent professional work conducting complex medical laboratory tests for diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease.  A state of Florida Clinical Laboratory License is required.  This position has On-Call Assignment responsibilities.

 

Performs testing and provides technical support in HIV serology department, performs HIV-1/2 antigen/antibody screening testing using Abbot architect combo assays, HIV1/HIV2 supplemental testing and Nucleic Acid Amplification tests following the Standard operating procedures and testing algorithm. Participates in laboratory proficiency testing. Performs quality control and quality assurance related documentation, including daily temperature log, instrument maintenance and troubleshooting. Communicate with ordering physicians and clinics for unsatisfactory samples. Follows BPHL/DOH safety guidelines at all times. Maintains up-to date inventory of supplies and reagents.  Prepares and discards daily medical waste following Bureau of Laboratories Biowaste protocol.  Attends staff meetings and required training.

 

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.

 

Performs testing and provides support in Hepatitis department and Aptima CT/GC testing, Including Quality control, instrument maintenance and troubleshooting.

 

Performs various duties as needed including quality control and quality assurance of the section, proficiency testing, and assists in maintaining up-to-date inventory of supplies, reagents and media.

 

Prepares and discards daily medical waste following Bureau of Public Health Laboratories Bio-waste protocol. Attends staff meetings and required training. Follows BOL/DOH safety policies.

 

Assists other sections, as required.

 

Participates in on-call duty assignments with other staff, to provide telephone coverage for the Bureau of Public Health Laboratories. The incumbent will be available to accept all incoming calls after-hours weekdays, weekends and holidays; assess the urgency of each call; and provide an appropriate response. On occasions, a call dealing with selected urgent diseases or a community-wide emergency will require extensive follow-up and coordination with other departmental units and other organizations/agencies that is beyond the scope of the on-call assignment. Observes established work schedule as well as leave and attendance rules, regulations, and procedures, 100% of the time.

 

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 - Clinical laboratory technologist license or public health license.

Preferred - Bachelor or associate degree.

 

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

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

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

For a more complete list of benefits, including monthly costs, 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.

 

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.