Laboratory Medical Technologist II - Blood Bank

Staff_02 Halifax Staffing Inc.; Daytona Beach (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Halifax Health in Daytona Beach, FL is seeking a Laboratory Medical Technologist II – Blood Bank. The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Medical Technology or related lab science, Florida technologist license, and ASCP certification (or equivalent).

The candidate will perform routine procedures across chemistry, microbiology, hematology and blood bank, ensure quality control, report results, and contribute to training and safety within a busy clinical lab.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Medical Technology or related laboratory science from an accredited institution.
• State of Florida Technologist License; Certification with ASCP or equivalent.
• 4–6 week orientation period completed before assuming duties.

Responsibilities

• Performs routine procedures and techniques across chemistry, microbiology, hematology and blood bank.
• Performs quality control on tests/instruments to ensure accuracy and reproducibility.
• Reviews validity of test results and reports critical values by phone or system.
• Maintains and calibrates instruments; troubleshoots malfunctions.
• Collects, prepares and processes specimens; prepares for reference labs.
• Trains or supervises new staff and assists in daily department activities.

Skills

Medical Technology

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Medical Technology or related laboratory science

Job description

Day (United States of America) Laboratory Medical Technologist II - Blood Bank

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

We’re glad you’re here. As a cornerstone of our community, we need strong, compassionate and talented medical professionals just like you. Our team works together to ensure that families receive the highest-quality care in a pleasant setting where they feel valued.

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Recognized as one of the 50 Top Cardiovascular Hospitals™ in the United States by IBM Watson Health™, Halifax Health serves Volusia and Flagler counties, providing a continuum of health care services through a network of organizations including a tertiary hospital, two community hospitals, urgent care clinics, psychiatric services, a cancer treatment center with five outreach locations, the area’s largest hospice, a center for inpatient rehabilitation, outpatient rehabilitation clinics, primary care walk-in clinics, a clinic specializing in women’s health, a pediatric care community clinic, five pediatric medical practices, a home health care agency and an exclusive provider organization.

Halifax Health offers the area’s only Level II Trauma Center, Thrombectomy-Capable Stroke Center (TSC), Center for Transplant Services, Pediatric Intensive Care Unit, Child and Adolescent Behavioral Services, complete Neurosurgical Services, OB Emergency Department and Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit that cares for babies born earlier than 28 weeks.