Laboratory Medical Technologist - Hematology

Halifax Health ExpressCare; Daytona Beach (FL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Halifax Health ExpressCare in Daytona Beach, FL seeks a Laboratory Medical Technologist - Hematology to perform laboratory analyses across age groups with accuracy and efficiency. The role involves using sophisticated instruments, maintaining quality control, and reporting results promptly to physicians and staff.

The position requires an associate's degree in Medical Technology or related laboratory science, a Florida technologist license or ASCP certification, and completion of orientation.

Qualifications

• 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 including critical values.
• Maintains and calibrates instruments; troubleshoots malfunctions.
• Collects, receives and prepares specimens for analysis.

Responsibilities

• Performs routine procedures in chemistry, microbiology, hematology, blood bank or other lab areas.
• Maintains a clean, hazard-free work environment and follows safety practices.
• Assists in instructing, training, or supervising new or less skilled lab personnel.

Skills

Quality control

Education

Associate's degree in Medical Technology or related laboratory science

Tools

Laboratory instruments

Job description

## Laboratory Medical Technologist - HematologyApplylocations: US-FL-Daytona Beachtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: JR105275Day (United States of America)Laboratory Medical Technologist - HematologyThis 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.- Associate'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.