Medical Laboratory Technician- Laboratory Medicine
Health First Careers·Palm Bay, Florida
Health First Careers·Palm Bay, Florida
Perform complex diagnostic tests across various laboratory benches to provide data for disease diagnosis and treatment. Maintain laboratory equipment, perform quality control, and ensure adherence to regulatory standards.
The Medical Lab Technician (MLT) performs diagnostic tests in the medical laboratory to provide data for use in diagnosis and treatment of disease, ensuring validity and accuracy of test results. Performs clinical laboratory testing of various complexities as allowed by regulatory standards.
Primary accountabilites 1.
Performs clinical laboratory testing of various complexities, in a timely and efficient manner using various laboratory equipment, devices or via manual method.
The MLT will be assigned on the following bench: clinical chemistry, toxicology, transfusion services, urinalysis, hemostasis, hematology, microbiology, immunology, point of care, and or as assigned by lab leadership.
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Complies with all Health First, HF Laboratory policies and procedures, along with all pertinent regulatory standards.
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Performs quality control on various laboratory tests ensuring its accuracy and validity.
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Performs equipment maintenance on various lab analyzers.
Performs calibration and troubleshooting on testing systems and instruments to ensure adherence to established standards of accuracy.
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Shows commitment to meet departmental goals & to continuously improve performance improvement metrics.
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Ability to perform basic computer skills pertinent to job performance.
Shows competency in use various electronic medical record (EMR) applications used for patient records & results as established by laboratory procedures.
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Demonstrates the appropriate skill set as determined by the Annual Competency Assessments.
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Availability to meet departmental staffing demands and demonstrates effective time management.
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Communicates effectively within the laboratory, external clinical departments, other healthcare professionals, clients, and customers.
Observes AIDET in customer communication.
Reports issues & departmental needs supervisor.
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May be required to obtain laboratory specimens by venipuncture and capillary puncture if needed 11.
Cross trains in other departments within the laboratory or performs other lab-related tasks as directed by supervisor.
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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.
