Medical Laboratory Technologist | Microbiology

Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare (TMH) in Tallahassee, FL, seeks a Clinical Laboratory Technologist to perform waived through high-complexity testing and to report results to pathologists and physicians. Requires an Associate degree in laboratory science from an accredited program; a Bachelor's degree is preferred.

Florida licensure with specialties in clinical chemistry, hematology, microbiology, and/or serology is required.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in laboratory science from an accredited institution.
• Bachelor's degree in laboratory science or equivalent from an accredited institution preferred.
• Licensed by the Florida Board of Clinical Laboratory Personnel as a Clinical Laboratory Technologist with added specialties in clinical chemistry, hematology, microbiology, and/or serology.

Responsibilities

• Performs a full range of waived, moderate, and high-complexity testing and reports results.
• Confirms test results' accuracy and precision.
• Reports laboratory findings to the pathologist and physicians in a timely manner.
• Interprets results and troubleshoots testing issues.

Education

Associate degree in laboratory science

Bachelor's degree in laboratory science

Job description

WHO WE ARE & WHAT WE DO

Position eligible for a sign-on bonus if certain conditions are met, including but not limited to: (i) acceptance of a full-time position (0.9 FTE or greater) (ii) if a former employee, must have been separated from the organization for at least 12 months (iii) certain job related experience requirements may apply (speak with your HR representative)

Tallahassee Memorial Healthcare (TMH) is a private, nonprofit community-based healthcare system that provides care to a 22-county region in North Florida and South Georgia. We are a career destination with over 6,000 colleagues who reflect the diversity of our community.TMH is the region's healthcare leader and top provider of advanced care with a 772-bed acute care hospital and the region's only:

• Level II Trauma Center
• Primary Stroke Center
• Level III Neonatal Intensive Care
• Pediatric Intensive Care
• The most advanced cancer, heart and vascular, orthopedic & surgery programs in the Panhandle.

Our system also includes a psychiatric hospital, multiple specialty care centers, six residency programs and more than 50 affiliated physician practices.

HOW YOU'LL MAKE AN IMPACT

Job Summary:

• Performs a full range of waived, moderate, and high-complexity testing; reports results.
• Confirms test results' accuracy and precision.
• Reports laboratory findings to the pathologist and other physicians on a timely basis.
• Utilizes a complete understanding of testing procedures and theoretical knowledge to interpret results and troubleshoot problems encountered during testing.

Reports To:

• Med Lab Manager

Supervises:

• None

WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO APPLY

Required Education:

• Associate degree (or equivalent) in a laboratory science or medical laboratory technology from an accredited institution.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in a laboratory science or medical laboratory technology from an accredited institution

Required Experience:

• None

Required Certification/License/Registry:

• Licensed by the Florida Board of Clinical Laboratory Personnel as a Clinical Laboratory Technologist in accordance with Florida Statutes (FS), Title XXXII (Regulation of Professions and Occupations), Chapter 483 (Health Testing Services), Part I (Clinical Laboratory Personnel) with added specialties in clinical chemistry, and/or hematology, and/or microbiology, and/or serology.

Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare is an equal opportunity employer and drug-free workplace. All employment is contingent upon successful completion of a drug screen, background check, reference verification, health assessment, and credential/license verification.