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Medical Technologist 2 - Emergency & Urgent Care

Diagnostics & Laboratory ProfessionalsUpdated on Nov 10
Part-timeJacksonville, FL, USANo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

  • A bachelor's degree in Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science, Medical Technology, Biology, or a related field is required.
  • One year of experience working in a Medical Laboratory Scientist NAACLS-approved program or one year working as a technologist in a hospital laboratory is required.
  • A Florida Technologist License in the appropriate area or areas is required.
  • The technologist must pass a color vision test or functional color assessment test administered by Employee Health and must inform Laboratory Administration if vision capabilities change enough to affect accurate performance of tests in the work area.
  • Knowledge of laboratory techniques, tests, and procedures is required.
  • The ability to perform procedures requiring judgment with minimal supervision is required.
  • The ability to recognize abnormal results or testing problems and discuss them with a Technologist II, Supervisor, Manager, Physician, or Medical Director is required.
  • The ability to solve problems and communicate well in writing and verbally is required.
  • The ability to recognize and make repairs to malfunctioning equipment is required.
  • The ability to provide instruction and communicate with medical, paramedical, or lay individuals is required.
  • The ability to prioritize tasks and organize workflow is required.
  • Good decision-making skills and attention to detail are required.
  • The ability to handle stressful situations professionally is required.

Responsibilities

  • Receive and accept specimens in the work area, ensure samples are labeled according to policy, investigate mislabeled samples, reject samples according to policy, and oversee specimen receipt, prioritization, acceptance, and rejection.
  • Perform moderate- to high-complexity procedures in hematology, chemistry, microbiology, serology, immunohematology, and molecular laboratory areas to provide data for treatment and diagnosis of disease.
  • Perform quality control testing and analyze data to ensure accurate test results; prepare stains, reagents, media, and solutions needed for laboratory tests.
  • Operate complicated laboratory analyzers and document instrument checks, preventive maintenance, problems, replacement of parts, and other repairs.
  • Review test results and make independent decisions when reporting normal and abnormal results.
  • Provide clinical instruction and assist with testing and evaluation of students; train new employees.
  • Evaluate new instruments and techniques.
  • As needed, review turnaround times, panic values, incomplete lists, and sample irregularities; make independent decisions; supervise staff; and review technical staff test results.
  • As needed, assist with writing procedures, address quality issues, and provide input on staff performance.
  • Attend staff meetings and complete mandatory training; comply with the dress code, core values, policies and procedures, time and attendance guidelines, and confidentiality agreement.
  • As workload allows, assist support staff with specimen receipt or transport specimens to appropriate work areas.
  • Perform other duties within the job scope as assigned by the supervisor.

Desired Qualifications

  • National Certification (ASCP)/MT or MLS (ASCP) certification, MT Certification, ABHI CHS, or CHT is preferred.

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