Mount Sinai Medical Center
Location
Westchester, Florida
The Medical Technologist is responsible for performing laboratory tests, maintaining quality control, and ensuring accurate documentation of results. They must also manage laboratory inventory, troubleshoot equipment, and assist in training staff while adhering to safety and biohazardous waste protocols.
Candidates must hold a license from the State of Florida or be eligible for licensure in appropriate specialties. Completion of a formal training program in medical technology is required, with national certification preferred.
Summary: Sign On Bonus: $15K Position Responsibilities: Communicates at shift change and follows through on pending orders or problems from previous shift. Performs and documents Quality Control. Reports significant deviations to the supervisor/manager. Documents corrective action. Organizes work to maximize productivity and efficiency. Determines specimen acceptability and priority, taking action accordingly. Maintains a minimum inventory of reagents supplies to ensure adequate patient care and sufficient supplies and reagents for the next shift. Recognize and take corrective action when equipment failure occurs, to minimize delays in patient testing. Call and document critical values or alert levels per department policy. Follow laboratory policy in regards to standard precautions, wearing of PPE, disposal of biohazardous waste, routine waste and sharps. Consult the supervisor, manager or charge tech to determine the appropriate course of action when unusual situations occur. Provides assistance to co-workers and/or works alternative shifts/hours as needed or requested. Teach and train staff as assigned. Performs charge tech duties in the absence of the manager. Addresses instrument flags prior to release of patient results. Monitors delta checks and takes action accordingly. Reviews work lists throughout the shift and addresses pending items. Cleans and decontaminates workstation, disposing of specimens, reagents, and confidential information as appropriate.
License/Registration/Certification: Licensed by the State of Florida (or eligible) in appropriate specialties - national certification preferred.
Commensurate with licensure requirements.
Completion of training program in medical technology.
We believe in the physical and mental well-being of our employees and are committed to offering comprehensive benefits that fit their personal needs: Health benefits Life insurance Long-term disability coverage Healthcare spending accounts Retirement plan Paid time off Pet Insurance Tuition reimbursement Employee assistance program Wellness program On-site housing for select positions and more! Degree Requirements: Certification: More than 4,000 people work at Mount Sinai Medical Center at more than a dozen locations throughout sunny South Florida, including our flagship, 672-bed hospital on Biscayne Bay at the gateway to Miami Beach. We’re the largest, independent, not-for-profit hospital in South Florida, and we’re the only hospital Healthgrades recognized for four years running as one of the top 5% in the nation. Clearly, clinical excellence is at our core.
