Medical Technologist

Job Duties:

* Contributes to high-quality, safe, laboratory practices in service to patients
* Handles and processes specimens, ensuring proper identification and specimen validity
* Performs accurate clinical/diagnostic testing, routine, specialized, and esoteric testing, according to standard operating procedures on human biological samples within the scope of practice of one’s education and training
* Recognizes and resolves problems that result in inaccurate test results, relying on procedures and applying scientific knowledge
* Analyzes, interprets, and reports laboratory results according to protocols and regulatory requirements
* Exercises independent judgement and critical thinking in non-routine circumstances to solve problems
* Maintains accurate, current, and complete records
* Operates laboratory equipment correctly, performs troubleshooting according to procedures, and explores new solutions as needed to resolve problems
* Communicates effectively to other shifts and interdepartmentally when appropriate, regarding patient and operational issues
* Performs required quality control testing on equipment and reagents; knows acceptable levels of performance
* Documents corrective actions taken for problem resolution, instrument maintenance, or quality control/test performance
* Meets all personnel standards in governing, regulatory, and accreditation requirements for clinical laboratory testing
* Participates in proficiency testing and competency assessments to meet regulatory requirements
* Maintains controlled inventories of reagents and laboratory materials
* Conducts education and training for new personnel, fellows, residents, students, and visitors within the scope of practice of one’s licensure
* Listens, anticipates, and responds to the needs of internal and external customers and strives to meet expectations
* Communicates clearly, accurately, and respectfully with customers and colleagues, ensuring that necessary information is shared
* Notifies management or other key stakeholders of problems or issues, as appropriate
* Works effectively inter or intra-departmentally and with project teams to meet customer needs and organizational goals.
* Participates in quality and process improvement projects
* Attends and participates in continuing education opportunities to maintain relevancy and currency in professional practices and standards
* Applies evidenced-based strategies to the solution of laboratory problems and testing decisions
* Performs phlebotomy when necessary.
* Maintains patient confidentiality per HIPAA guidelines
* All other duties as assigned
* Requirements:
* Bachelor’s Degree, Medical or Science-Related
* One Year Clinical Laboratory Experience
* Current Florida MT licensure, in good standing
* Good communication and listening skills
* Demonstrate competencies in appropriate areas