Laboratory Medical Technologist - Generalist

Halifaxhealth; Daytona Beach (FL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Halifax Health in Daytona Beach, FL is seeking a Laboratory Medical Technologist - Generalist to perform analyses across chemistry, microbiology, hematology, and blood bank for patients from newborn to geriatric.

The role emphasizes accurate results, instrument maintenance, quality control, and collaboration with physicians and staff; requires a Bachelor's in Medical Technology, Florida licensure, and completion of orientation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Medical Technology or related laboratory science from an accredited institution.
• State of Florida Technologist License; Certification with American Society of Clinical Pathologists or equivalent.
• Completion of 4-6 week orientation period is required.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine analyses on newborn, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patients in chemistry, microbiology, hematology, blood bank or other areas of the laboratory.
• Perform quality control with each test/instrument to ensure accuracy and reproducibility.
• Review and report test results, including phoning stat, timed, and panic values.
• Maintain and calibrate instruments; troubleshoot malfunctions.
• Collect, receive and prepare specimens for analysis; process specimens for reference laboratories.
• Instruct/train/supervise new or less skilled lab personnel and assist supervisor when needed.
• Maintain a clean, hazard-free work environment and observe safety procedures.

Skills

Laboratory techniques

Quality control

Specimen processing

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Medical Technology or related laboratory science

Florida Technologist License

ASCP certification or equivalent

Job description

Day (United States of America) Laboratory Medical Technologist - Generalist

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.