MLS/Medical Technologist | Laboratory | Full-time | Evenings

Overview

• The Medical Technologist performs laboratory testing specific to the assigned section with accurate and timely results.
• All testing conforms to regulatory requirements with adherence to quality control rules, policies and procedures, as well as the maintenance of equipment.
• The Medical Technologist is able to identify problems that may adversely affect test performance or reporting of results.
• Consistently documents and calls all critical values to a Health Care provider.
• Follows all safety policies including using appropriate PPE.

Responsibilities

• Performs laboratory testing with accuracy and precision specific to the assigned section for the treatment and diagnosis of diseases.
• Enter test results in the laboratory information system accurately and promptly.
• Documents and calls all critical values to a Health Care provider.
• Adheres to the clinical laboratory’s quality control policies in performing, resulting, troubleshooting, and documenting all quality control activities.
• Issues unable to be resolved are reported promptly to Supervisor, Manager or Director.
• Performs and documents preventative maintenance and troubleshooting records in order to maintain high quality laboratory service.
• Is capable of identifying problems that may adversely affect test performance or reporting of test results and either must correct the problems or immediately notify a supervisor or director.
• Follows and reviews general laboratory, safety, and department policies and procedures.
• Provide instruction and training in theory, technical skills, safety protocols, and laboratory procedures to students and employees.
• Perform proficiency testing on external and internal specimens to adhere to regulatory requirements.
• Monitors equipment and supplies to maintain adequate inventory levels for continuous operation and reports all deviations to department supervisor.
• Schedule FTE: 1.0 Hours: 2:00pm-12:30am Days: Variable

Qualifications

Education / Training Associate's Degree Medical Technologist/Clinical Laboratory Science Preferences: Bachelor of Science in Clinical Laboratory Science Licensing Requirements Medical Technologist License in Florida

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