<p>St. Mary's Medical Center, a 420-bed Level I Trauma Center in West Palm Beach, Florida, is recruiting a per diem Medical Lab Scientist II (MLS) to join its clinical laboratory team. This is a rotating per diem position at one of Palm Beach County's most comprehensive acute care facilities — a hospital with more than 80 years of regional service, a state-designated Pediatric Trauma Referral Center, a certified Comprehensive Stroke Center, and a Level III NICU on campus. The lab supports a high-acuity, high-volume patient population across adult and pediatric service lines, including the only dedicated children's hospital between Fort Lauderdale and Orlando.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance (eligibility determined by employment status)</li> <li>401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match</li> <li>Generous paid time off</li> <li>Career development and continuing education opportunities</li> <li>Health savings accounts (HSA); healthcare and dependent flexible spending accounts (FSA)</li> <li>Employee Assistance Program and employee discount program</li> <li>Voluntary benefits: pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long-term care, elder and childcare assistance, auto and home insurance</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>Per diem, rotating schedule across laboratory departments</li> <li>Performs both automated and manual patient testing on blood, tissue, and body fluids</li> <li>Operates instruments and equipment in accordance with approved policies and procedures</li> <li>Responsible for accurate, timely reporting of lab results to support direct patient care decisions</li> <li>Monitors and maintains adequate inventory of chemicals, reagents, and supplies</li> <li>Supports high-complexity testing as defined by CLIA regulations (42 CFR 493.1489 and 42 CFR 493.1491)</li> <li>420-bed acute care hospital with Level I Trauma Center, Level III NICU, and certified Comprehensive Stroke Center</li> <li>Palm Beach Children's Hospital at St. Mary's: 196 pediatricians across 36 subspecialties, with 24/7 dedicated pediatric emergency and trauma care</li> <li>Part of the Palm Beach Health Network, serving Palm Beach County and the Treasure Coast</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university, or graduate of an accredited school of medical technology — or equivalent qualification as defined by 42 CFR 493.1489 or 42 CFR 493.1491 (including qualifying military training or a satisfactory HHS examination grade achieved prior to 2/28/92)</li> <li>Minimum 2 years of experience as a medical technologist in an acute care facility; OR 1 year of acute care medical technologist experience combined with a Master's degree</li> <li>Active Clinical Laboratory Technologist license required</li> <li>Qualifications must meet CLIA high-complexity testing criteria</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>West Palm Beach sits on Florida's southeastern Atlantic coast, offering year-round sunshine, waterfront living, and a vibrant arts and dining scene anchored by Clematis Street and the Northwood Village district. Palm Beach County is one of Florida's most desirable markets — combining a low state income tax environment with proximity to Miami (approximately 70 miles south) and easy access to the Florida Keys, the Everglades, and a full calendar of cultural events. The area draws clinicians who want a high-acuity practice setting without sacrificing quality of life.</p>