Laboratory Technician - 991441

Nova; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Nova Southwestern University in Fort Lauderdale is seeking a Laboratory Technician who performs qualitative and quantitative lab tests to support patient care. You will follow established turnaround times, seek guidance from senior staff, complete documentation, and maintain quality control per CAP guidance.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree and Florida technician licensure in serology, hematology, and immunohematology, with up to two years of experience.

Qualifications

• Performs accurate and timely laboratory testing.
• Seeks guidance from medical technologists, supervisors, department head, and medical director in review and interpretation of data.
• Completes all required records/documentation pertaining to patient results.
• Maintains quality control procedures per protocol and completes necessary documentation.

Responsibilities

• Performs stat procedures, timed studies, and routine tests within turnaround time targets.
• Reviews pending logs and result logs; communicates workload and ensures relief when needed.
• Takes pertinent corrective action when results are not within guidelines.
• Assists supervisor in meeting department regulatory agency requirements (CAP, etc.).
• Performs other duties as assigned or required.

Skills

Good verbal communication

Good written communication

Basic computer skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Florida Technician License (Serology, Hematology, Immunohematology)

Job description

We are excited that you are considering joining Nova Southwestern University!

Nova Southwestern University (NSU) was founded in 1964, and is a not-for-profit, independent university with a reputation for academic excellence and innovation. Nova Southwestern University offers competitive salaries, a comprehensive benefits package including tuition waiver, retirement plan, excellent medical and dental plans and much more. NSU cares about the health and welfare of its students, faculty, staff, and campus visitors and is a tobacco-free university.

We appreciate your support in making NSU the preeminent place to live, work, study and grow. Thank you for your interest in a career with Nova Southwestern University.

Primary Purpose:

Performs laboratory tests that support qualitative determinations.

Job Category:

Non-Exempt

Hiring Range:

Commensurate with experience

Pay Basis:

Hourly

Subject to Grant Funding?

No

Essential Job Functions:

• 1. Performs accurate and timely laboratory testing.
• 2. Seeks guidance from medical technologists, supervisors, department head, and medical director in the review and interpretation of clinical laboratory data.
• 3. Completes all required records/documentation pertaining to patient results.
• 4. Performs stat procedures, timed studies, and routine tests within established turnaround time targets.
• 5. Reviews pending logs (OSR) and result logs; resolve any outstanding workload or communicates to staff relief.
• 6. Performs quality control procedures per protocol and completes necessary documentation.
• 7. Takes pertinent corrective action when the patient, control, standard, calibration and/or proficiency results are not within appropriate guidelines.
• 8. Assists supervisor in meeting department regulatory agency requirements (CAP, etc.)
• 9. Performs other duties as assigned or required.

Job Requirements:

Required Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

• Good verbal and written communication skills required.
• Basic computer skills required.

  Required Certifications/Licensures:

  A State of Florida Technician License specialized in the following:

  • Serology Technologist
  • Hematology Technologist
  • Immunohematology Technologist

  Required Education:

  Bachelor's Degree

  Required Experience:

  Up to two (2) years of experience.

  Preferred Qualifications:

  • 1. Clinical Chemistry Technologist.
  • 2. Possess ASCP or similar certification.

  Is this a safety sensitive position?

  Yes

  Background Screening Required?

  No

  Sensitivity Disclaimer:

  Nova Southwestern University is in full compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and does not discriminate with regard to applicants or employees with disabilities and will make reasonable accommodation when necessary.

  NSU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status or any other legally protected status.