- Location
- Davie, FL
- Department
- IT
- Source
- Paylocity
Description
Description
Medical Technologist
Position available :
M-F 8am-4:30pm OR 4pm-12:30am
Accurately performs routine and clinical laboratory tests in the Core Laboratory (Chemistry, Hematology, Urinalysis, Coagulation, and Microbiology). Individual must possess strong technical background and excellent written and oral communication skills. Has the capacity to operate clinical laboratory equipment in the completion of automated and manual procedures. Experience with Beckman Coulter, Abbott, and Siemens instrumentation preferred.
This position requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment, and ability to work independently. The employee must be able to demonstrate efficient laboratory testing techniques, and quality control while maintaining acceptable turn-around-time and compliance. The employee must be able to effectively communicate in English for training, responding to inquiries, and reporting purposes.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Perform testing as assigned.
Perform required Quality Control testing.
Perform Proficiency Testing when assigned.
Review Patient Reports as testing occurs to perform repeat analysis, if required.
Monitor supply inventories to assure they are adequate for the workload.
Perform routine instrument maintenance as required.
Review and assist in updating of Standard Operating Procedures.
Report concerns to Laboratory Management on the status of testing, as required.
Maintain work area cleanliness and organization.
Requirements
QUALIFICATIONS:
· Bachelor’s Degree in chemical, physical, or biological science or related science from an accredited college or university.
· Laboratory training including the completion of a clinical laboratory training program approved or accredited by ABHES, NAACLS, or other organization by HHS, or have at least 3-months documented training in each specialty in which they have performed high complexity testing.
· Working knowledge of CAP and CLIA regulations and CLSI procedure formats applicable to an accredited clinical lab.
· Individual must meet minimum CLIA requirements for High Complexity Testing Personnel.
· Major lab instrument familiarity (Beckman Coulter, Abbott, Siemens), a plus.
· ASCP or equivalent technical certification preferred.
· Five years’ experience in a licensed clinical laboratory may be substituted for ASCP registration to comply with federal and state laboratory personnel qualifications regulations.
AHA IS PROUD TO BE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER!
