Med Lab Tech, Core Lab, Clinical Laboratory, Full Time, Flex Shift, Job ID # 1874912

Palmetto General Hospital; Florida; On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Palmetto General Hospital is seeking an experienced Medical Technologist with Microbiology and Blood Bank expertise to perform routine laboratory procedures, assist with phlebotomy as needed, and organize work priorities during shifts.

The role requires a Florida licensure as a technologist, good verbal and written communication, basic computer skills, and the ability to supervise trainees and interact professionally with staff, patients and suppliers.

Qualifications

• Six months of technical experience required.
• Three or more years of technical experience preferred.
• Blood Bank experience preferred.
• Good verbal and written communication skills required.
• Basic computer skills required.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine technical procedures.
• Assist with phlebotomy duties as needed.
• Organize work priorities during shifts.
• Judge specimen adequacy and request re-samples if unsatisfactory.
• Interrupt testing sequence to perform STAT procedures.
• Notify supervisor when workload requires additional personnel.
• Supervise trainees in bench work activities.
• Assist in meeting inspection agency requirements.
• Interact professionally with staff, patients and visitors.

Skills

Six months exp

3+ years exp

Blood Bank exp

Verbal communication

Written communication

Basic computer skills

Education

Florida technologist license

Job description

Position Summary:

To perform all routine technical procedures. To assist with the duties of phlebotomy as needed. To organize work priorities during working hours. To judge the adequacy of a submitted specimen and to request another specimen if the original is unsatisfactory. To interrupt testing sequence to perform STAT procedures. To recheck questionable results.

To notify the supervisor when the workload demand requires additional personnel. To supervisor work performed in the section when acting as the technologist in charge especially on weekends and holidays. To supervise trainees in bench work activities in the section.

To assist in meeting requirements set forth by inspection agencies. Is trained and able to treat patients of all age groups. Performs duties and conducts interpersonal relationships in a professional manner in order to project a positive image of the laboratory and the hospital. Works with the laboratory staff, nursing staff, medical staff, visitors and patients in a professional manner. Works with manufacturer and sales representatives in a professional manner.

Conducts all contacts in a friendly, courteous, helpful and considerate manner designed to provide good customer service. Answers the telephone in a prompt and courteous manner. Displays concern and provides assistance as appropriate to callers or in face-to-face situations. Dedicated to meeting the expectations of the internal and external customers. Works with customers to identify areas of concern and to recommend appropriate solutions.

Qualifications:

• Six months of technical experience required.
• Three or more years of technical experience preferred.
• Blood Bank experience preferred.
• Good verbal and written communication skills required.
• Basic computer skills required.

Training, Education, Experience, Skills and Abilities

• Current Florida license as a technologist in Microbiology, Blood Bank or all areas is required.

Must clear background and drug test required.