Medical Technologist

Title: Medical TechnologistLocation: Brooksville FLDuration: PermanentShift: Nights/10P-6:30A/8;10;12hr shifts/ SHIFT: Full-time (rotating weekends)

Job Description: As a Medical Technologist, you will perform stat and routine clinical laboratory testing in technical discipline areas in which individuals and departments are licensed under the direction of a Laboratory Supervisor, Manager or Director. You will perform duties consistent with written procedures and regulatory requirements and apply theoretical concepts of laboratory medicine using independent judgement to ensure timely and accurate results. You will also maintain licensure, competency, and will regulatory schedule in Blood Bank, Chemistry, and Hematology sections of the laboratory. You will perform non-technical duties including, but not limited to specimen collection, processing and referral testing within the department as required. Finally, you will support the department in achieving department goals for service, quality, regulatory compliance, financial performance, patient satisfaction, healthy work environment, and integration of intra and inter-departmental activities.Job ResponsibilitiesBecome proficient with information system computer functions relative to job dutiesDemonstrate responsibility and accountability in the performance of accurate and timely laboratory testingWork in an organized manner and perform according to section procedure manual so that other personnel can follow workflowAnalyze proficiency testing samples according to instructions and complete within the allowable time frameAssume responsibility of the department as appropriate in the absence of the supervisorConsistently complete all required records/documentation pertaining to patient resultsPerform stat procedures within established turnaround time targetsDemonstrate the ability to use good judgment and independent thinking in the correlation and interpretation of patient results. (including performing delta checks, etc.)Review pending logs (OSR) and result logs; resolve any outstanding workload or communicate to staff reliefPerform quality control procedures per protocol and completes necessary documentationAssure that quality control results are within acceptable guidelines and parametersTake pertinent corrective action when the patient, control, standard, calibration and/or proficiency results are not within appropriate guidelinesAssist supervisor in meeting department regulatory agency requirements (CAP, etc.)Operate all equipment correctly and perform periodic maintenance according to scheduleDemonstrate the ability to perform equipment troubleshooting to resolve basic equipment malfunctionsAssist in monitoring reagents and supply inventories and utilize them appropriatelyMaintain education and development appropriate for positionHandle all problem and/or critical laboratory specimens/test results according to established procedures and in a timely mannerQualificationsA 2 Year/Associate Degree is requiredA 4 Year/Bachelor's Degree in Medical Technology is preferredA State of Florida Technologist License is required OR the ability to obtain a license during the interview processA minimum of 3 years of experience as a Medical TechnologistADDITIONAL INFO:MUST HAVE at least 3 years experience Medical Technologist/ Medical Lab Scientist