Laboratory Medical Technologist II - Blood Bank

Halifaxhealth; Daytona Beach (FL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Halifax Health in Daytona Beach seeks a Laboratory Medical Technologist II for the Blood Bank. The role handles timely lab analyses, quality control, and accurate reporting across age groups. The MT II will calibration instruments, troubleshoot issues, and prepare specimens for reference labs.

Requires a Florida MT license, ASCP or equivalent certification, and completion of a 4-6 week orientation. May involve supervising and training less experienced staff while ensuring a safe, compliant 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.
• Completion of 4-6 week orientation period is required.
• Performs routine procedures and techniques across chemistry, microbiology, hematology, blood bank or other areas.

Responsibilities

• Performs laboratory analyses accurately and efficiently for patients across age groups.
• Performs quality control with each test and/or instrument to check accuracy and reproducibility.
• Reviews and reports results, including Stat, timed, and panic values.
• Maintains instruments, performs calibration and troubleshooting as needed.
• Collects, receives and prepares specimens for analysis; processes for reference labs.
• Assists in training and supervising new or less skilled lab personnel.

Skills

Quality control

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Medical Technology

Job description

Day (United States of America)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.