MEDICAL LABORATORY TECHNICIAN II - 64045567

Requisition No: 853472 

Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: MEDICAL LABORATORY TECHNICIAN II - 64045567

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 64045567 

Salary:  45,000.00-49,000.00 Annually 

Posting Closing Date: 06/08/2025 

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Job posting category (Open Competitive)

Your Specific Responsibilities:

This position performs work administering all activities of the FDOH- St. Lucie County medical laboratory, including conducting laboratory tests to provide information for use in the diagnosis, prevention, or treatment of diseases. Works with Lab Lead and Assistant Director of Nursing to ensure a smooth client flow for clients of all programs.  Performs Laboratory testing and patient servicing in a Health Department laboratory at 1701 23rd Street or 5150 NW Milner Drive either alone or in cooperation with another technician. This position reports to the Assistant Director of Nursing. 

Responsible for the laboratory operations and Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) Waived lab. Monitors lab licenses for expiration.  Performs in house testing, specimen collection & processing, reporting directly to providers, running controls, updating, and creating policies and procedures. Processes all labs from Community Based Organizations, clinic, Tuberculosis, and STD.  Tracks outgoing labs and timeliness, Audits manifest daily to ensure accuracy.  Prints waybill and sends specimens to State lab as often as needed.  In the event the specimens are not picked up by UPS or Fed Ex then will drive specimens to UPS or Fed Ex for delivery to State lab.  Serves as a main contact for State and contract labs. Follows & complies with HIPPA guidelines. 

Collects body fluids including blood, urine, and other samples for various laboratory tests to provide information for diagnostic, treatment, and/or research decisions for all age groups.  Performs phlebotomies.  Reviews and prepares reports of test results. Provides negative lab results to patients when requested.  Monitors HMS/eLab errors daily, corrects any errors found.  Prepares specimens for transport, performs daily maintenance and cleaning of lab equipment, maintains laboratory logs, and performs proficiency testing.

Provides STD/HIV screenings to walk in clients and PEPW clients.  Processes and tests HIV Test and Treat clients, processes and tests HIV exposed PrEP clients. Scans appropriate client information into HMS as needed.

Performs, logs and reports laboratory procedures with minimal supervision and in accordance with established lab guidelines. Maintain appropriate control in all laboratory sites.  Runs and documents controls.  Takes appropriate action on all “out of range” parameters prior to patient testing.  Records lab results in the electronic medical record and immediately reports abnormal/critical results to a provider. 

Checks and records temperatures on all regulated equipment. Maintains laboratory Quality Improvement Procedures. Reviews lab requisitions, encounters and specimen logs for completeness and accuracy. Maintains, rotates, inventories supply, and orders supplies as needed.  Assists with billing and invoicing Quest and State labs as needed. 

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Must be able to ambulate more than 100 feet, lift more than 20 pounds, bend, stand for more than 20 minutes. meetings, and community events throughout St. Lucie County. Must be adept at public speaking.

Qualifications:

Minimum:

• ·         Two years phlebotomy experience using both venipunctures evacuated system and butterfly method working in patient care clinical setting.
• ·         Experience drawing pediatric (children)
• ·         Experience in phlebotomy, using both venipunctures evacuated system and butterfly method.
• ·         Experience /knowledge of Laboratory Biohazard
• ·         Experience in specimen processing and shipping
• ·         Experience performing CLIA Waive Rapid testing.

Preferred:

• Medical laboratory Technician License 

·         Two years hands on patient care/phlebotomy

·         Knowledge of laboratory terminology

·         Knowledge of specimen processing

 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:

Port St. Lucie

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.

 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.