Halifax Health·Daytona Beach, Florida
Perform accurate laboratory analyses across various clinical areas to aid in the diagnosis and treatment of patients. Maintain laboratory equipment, ensure quality control, and report critical results to medical staff.
Day (United States of America)
This Medical Technologist provides timely and courteous service to patients, physicians, and hospital staff by performing laboratory analyses accurately and efficiently on newborn, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patients. Uses sophisticated instruments, equipment, methods and techniques to aid in the diagnosis and treatment of disease. Detects unusual conditions and assumes responsibility for problem solving.
Bachelor’s degree in Medical Technology or related laboratory science from an accredited institution. Hospital based, formal internship required.
State of Florida Technologist License; Certification with American Society of Clinical Pathologists or equivalent.
Completion of 4-6 week orientation period is required.
Performs routine procedures and techniques on newborn, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients in chemistry, microbiology, hematology, blood bank or other areas of the clinical or anatomical laboratory.
Performs quality control with each test and/or instrument to check accuracy and reproducibility.
Reviews and evaluates the validity of test results. Accurately records and reports results to include phoning Stat, timed, and panic values.
Performs routine maintenance and calibration of instruments; recognizes malfunctions and performs troubleshooting.
Collects, receives and prepares specimens for analysis; processes and prepares specimens for reference laboratories.
Stocks and prepares solutions, reagents or test media following laboratory procedures and formulae.
Assists in instructing, training, or supervising new or less skilled lab personnel. Time permitting, helps other techs with their work, and may direct the daily activities in the absence of the Supervisor.
Performs various clerical duties; recording and phoning reports; answering telephones and statistcs, etc.
Develops an awareness of new techniques, procedures, and instruments. Participates in continuing education and general laboratory meetings.
Maintains a clean, hazard free work environment; observes and practices safety and hazard precautions.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
Requires a Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology or related science and a formal hospital-based internship. Must hold a State of Florida Technologist License and certification from the American Society of Clinical Pathologists or equivalent.
Market context
Florida allied health laboratory roles often see steady demand in hospitals, reference labs, and outpatient settings, especially for candidates with licensure and hands-on experience. This type of role is competitive because employers typically want a relevant bachelor’s degree, a current Florida Medical Technologist License, and at least 2 years of lab experience. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your license status and tailor your application to the specific lab methods and settings in the posting.
