Licensed Medical Technologist — Clinical Lab Diagnostics & QA

Nicklaus Children's Hospital; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Nicklaus Children's Hospital in Miami, FL is a Laboratory professional role where you will perform clinical tests under supervision in a regulated setting.

The position requires Florida licensure, a BA/BS degree preferred, and national certification preferred. Strong English communication, data entry ability, and accurate result reporting are essential; weekend coverage may be required.

Qualifications

• Provides coverage on rotating weekends as part of lab team.
• Bachelor of Arts or Science Degree preferred.
• National Certification is preferred.
• Ability to communicate in English promptly, clearly, and courteously, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to interpret and analyze information to perform laboratory procedures.
• Ability to use computer to enter and access patient data.
• Able to accurately relay patient test results to appropriate person.
• Knowledge of and ability to perform laboratory techniques and use laboratory instruments.
• Maintains confidentiality of sensitive information and adheres to HIPAA guidelines.
• Able to work cooperatively and constructively with physicians, patients, families and co-workers.
• Ability to problem solve to adapt standard clinical procedures to the individual client's need.

Responsibilities

• Complies with hospital and laboratory safety regulations.
• Maintains temperatures and performs quality control on instrumentation and reagents used daily.
• Performs scheduled preventive maintenance and calibrations on instruments and equipment.
• Performs internal and external proficiency testing; evaluates and responds to proficiency testing survey results promptly.
• Participates in teaching laboratory procedures and policies to students and staff rotations.
• Performs and reports laboratory tests accurately in required turnaround time.
• Performs quality control/quality improvement processes and maintains required records.
• Recognizes and reports critical values within specified timeframes to appropriate patient care personnel.
• Conducts parallel studies, evaluates new instrumentation, and implements new test procedures per CAP standards.
• Participates in department lean processes overseen by director.
• Demonstrates and ensures proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) indication and use.
• Reviews instrumentation, processes, re-agents, and storage to ensure compliance on a daily basis.
• Complies with accrediting agencies (FDA, CAP, DNV, AHCA, CMS , AABB) standards and regulations.

Skills

English communication

Laboratory procedures

Data entry / LIS use

HIPAA compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree (BA/BS) preferred

National Certification preferred

Job description

Nicklaus Children's Hospital in Miami, FL is a Laboratory professional role where you will perform clinical tests under supervision in a regulated setting.

The position requires Florida licensure, a BA/BS degree preferred, and national certification preferred. Strong English communication, data entry ability, and accurate result reporting are essential; weekend coverage may be required.