Clinical Lab Technologist

Position Status: Per diem (PRN)

Position purpose

• This position performs a variety of laboratory tests, many of which are complex, involving numerous steps and techniques, and requires the use of professional judgment.
• Professional application of the principles, theories and techniques of medical technology are used to produce consistently reliable test results which aid the physician in the diagnosis and treatment of patients.
• Trains other laboratory personnel and provides input in job performance.
• This position assists the laboratory administrative director in performance of general laboratory duties to include, validation, quality control, performance improvement, policy and procedure maintenance, and nursing and physician support.
• This position may be designated as a section supervisor in an area of licensure to provide full supervision of the laboratory.
• This position may act as the back-up administrative director when needed.

Minimum Qualifications

• 1.
• Bachelor’s Degree (or higher) in Clinical laboratory, Medical Technology, Chemical or Biological Sciences or educational qualifications as outlined in Florida Licensure Administrative rule 64B3-5 for a medical technologist position.
• 2.
• State of Florida licensed as a clinical laboratory technologist in any or all of the areas of Chemistry, Hematology, Serology, Immunohematology and Microbiology 3.
• A minimum of five (5) years of full-time technical experience in licensed specialties to include test interpretation, quality control and instrument maintenance 4.
• American Heart Association BLS certification required.
• 5.
• Strong customer service skills and ability to multi-task while working in a high-volume work environment required.
• 6.
• Able to work effectively with team members, supervisors, patients and their families to accomplish team goals.
• 7.
• Ability to plan, organize and perform job associated tasks to completion.
• Willing to adjust personal schedule to accommodate patient needs.
• 8.
• Demonstrated knowledge of computers and proficiency in the use of an electronic health record system required, CPSI/Evident preferred.
• Knowledge of web-based programs and Microsoft Office suite of products including Outlook, Word and Excel preferred.