Medical Technologist (Part Time, Nights)

Miami Children’s Hospital; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 34,440 - 55,104; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare facility in Miami is seeking a part-time Medical Lab Technologist for nights. The role involves performing laboratory tests while adhering to safety regulations and quality control standards. Candidates must possess a Florida State License, with a preference for a Bachelor’s degree and national certification. The ideal candidate demonstrates strong communication skills and the ability to work under pressure.

Qualifications

• Florida State License is required for practice.
• Ability to communicate clearly and courteously in English.
• Knowledge of laboratory techniques and instruments.

Responsibilities

• Performs laboratory tests accurately and timely.
• Maintains compliance with hospital safety regulations.
• Conducts proficiency testing and evaluates results.

Skills

Communication in English

Laboratory techniques

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor of Arts or Science Degree

Florida State License

Job description

Job Description - Medical Lab Technologist (Part Time, Nights) (28023)

Job Description

Medical Lab Technologist (Part Time, Nights) - 28023

Description

Job Summary

Performs laboratory tests for clinical diagnosis while adhering to guidelines of licensing and regulatory agencies. Works under the supervision of the Section Chief, the direction of the Chief of Pathology and Clinical Laboratories and the Director of Operations.

Job Specific Duties

• 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. Maintains cleanliness of instruments, equipment, and area.
• 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, reagents, and storage to ensure compliance on a daily basis.
• Complies with accrediting agencies (FDA, CAP, DNV, AHCA, CMS , AABB) standards and regulations.

Qualifications

• Florida State License is required. Also meets Florida State requirements for licensure and for continuing education for license renewal.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Provides coverage on assigned 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.
• Ability to interpret, adapt and react calmly under stressful conditions.

Job

Laboratory