OPS Medical Technologist I - 64959236

Ops Medical Technologist I

The Florida Department of Health in Seminole County is seeking a temporary medical technologist. This position offers a base salary of $16.71/hour. The location is 400 W. Airport Blvd, Sanford, FL 32773. The posting will close on 09/12/2025.

Your specific responsibilities will include:

• Vital signs & specimen collection: Collects patients' blood pressure, temperature, pulse oximetry, respiratory rate and heart rate. Collects samples and specimens of blood, urine and other bodily fluids ordered by clinical representative as required for analysis.
• Administrative & clerical: Inputting of laboratory test requests/updated into HMS, LabCorp, and Quest Programs, assisting in the receipt and distribution of laboratory test results, and ordering/purchasing of laboratory/administrative supplies. Completes data entry as needed for client registration, scheduling, and service coding entry.
• Packaging & shipping of specimens: Maintains responsibility in the proper wrapping, packaging, labeling, and shipping of all laboratory specimens being sent off site for analysis.
• In-house tests: Conducts in-house testing, to include pregnancy tests, clean catches, and finger sticks. Maintains responsibility for initiating, analyzing, completing and logging results within the tracking mechanisms implemented.
• Equipment validation: Reviews and verifies laboratory equipment, ensuring consistent testing and analysis of results.
• Outreaches: Participates in health fairs and community events to provide clinical services, education and other functions as needed.

Required knowledge, skills, and abilities include:

• Principles of biology, chemistry, and physics.
• Medical technology practices and procedures.
• Types of laboratory tests.
• Laboratory equipment and testing procedures.
• Chemicals and reagents.
• Significance of laboratory tests.
• Operating laboratory and scientific equipment for conducting tests.
• Effective communication.
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships.

Qualifications:

• Minimum: Willing to work before, during, and/or beyond normal work hours or days in the event of an emergency.
• Preferred: Verifiable clinical laboratory experience in a medical setting, experience in phlebotomy, phlebotomy certificate or willingness to take the course within 6 months of hiring.

The Florida Department of Health mission, vision, and values include:

• Innovation
• Collaboration
• Accountability
• Responsiveness
• Excellence

Working for the State of Florida offers benefits including:

• State of Florida 401(a) FICA Alternative Plan (mandatory)
• Participation in state group insurance (upon meeting eligibility requirements)
• Workers' Compensation (mandatory, if needed)
• Reemployment Assistance (Unemployment Compensation) (mandatory, if needed)
• Deferred Compensation (voluntary)
• Employee Assistance Program (voluntary)
• And more!

For a more complete list of benefits, please visit www.mybenefits.myflorida.com.

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.

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.