Laboratory Medical Technologist - Microbiology

Halifax Health ExpressCare; Daytona Beach (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Daytona Beach seeks a Laboratory Medical Technologist to provide timely and accurate laboratory analyses for patients of all ages. The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Medical Technology or a related field and a State of Florida Technologist License. Responsibilities include performing routine procedures, quality control, and maintaining laboratory instruments. The candidate will also assist in training new staff and ensure a safe laboratory environment.

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 a 4-6 week orientation period is required.

Responsibilities

• Perform laboratory analyses accurately and efficiently.
• Detect unusual conditions and assume responsibility for problem solving.
• Perform routine maintenance and calibration of instruments.

Skills

Laboratory analyses

Quality control

Problem-solving

Specimen processing

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Medical Technology or related laboratory science

Tools

Clinical laboratory instruments

Job description

Day (United States of America)Laboratory Medical Technologist - MicrobiologyThis 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.