Laboratory Medical Technologist II - Blood Bank

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

Job summary

Halifax Health in Daytona Beach, FL seeks a Laboratory Medical Technologist II - Blood Bank to perform analyses across age groups and ensure reliable results. The role requires a detailed approach to quality control, instrument calibration, and accurate reporting of results.

The position includes handling specimens, supporting new staff, and maintaining a safe, efficient lab environment. A Florida technologist license and ASPT/MLS certification are required, with orientation for acclimation.

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.
• 4–6 week orientation period is required.

Responsibilities

• Perform laboratory analyses on newborn through geriatric patients across chemistry, microbiology, hematology, blood bank, or related areas.
• Perform quality control with each test and instrument to ensure accuracy and reproducibility.
• Review and evaluate the validity of test results and report results promptly.
• Maintain and calibrate instruments; troubleshoot malfunctions as needed.
• Collect, receive, and prepare specimens for analysis; process specimens for reference labs.
• Instruct, train, or supervise new or less skilled lab personnel.
• Perform clerical duties such as recording and phoning reports and answering phones.
• Maintain a clean, hazard-free work environment and observe safety procedures.

Skills

Quality control

Specimen handling

Calibration

Training others

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Medical Technology or related

Tools

Laboratory instruments

Job description

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Laboratory Medical Technologist II - Blood Bank

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.