Medical Technologist

Zunch Staffing; Brooksville (FL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Night shift differential

Job summary

Zunch Staffing in Brooksville, FL is seeking a Medical Technologist to perform stat and routine clinical laboratory testing under supervision. Responsibilities include regulatory compliance, accuracy of results, specimen collection, processing, and referral testing within the department.

The ideal candidate holds an associate or bachelor's degree in Medical Technology, Florida license, and at least 3 years of MT experience.

Qualifications

• Education: 2-Year/Associate Degree required; 4-Year/Bachelor's Degree in Medical Technology preferred.
• License: State of Florida Technologist License required or ability to obtain during interview.
• Experience: Minimum 3 years as Medical Technologist required.

Responsibilities

• Perform stat and routine clinical laboratory testing.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and accuracy of results.
• Handle specimen collection, processing, and referral testing within the department.
• Maintain documentation for patient results and logs.
• Operate and troubleshoot laboratory equipment; perform quality control.

Skills

Laboratory information systems

Quality control

Regulatory compliance

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Education

Associate degree in Medical Technology

Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology (preferred)

Job description

Job Description: Medical Technologist in Brooksville, FL

Job Summary:

As a Medical Technologist, you will play a vital role in performing stat and routine clinical laboratory testing in technical discipline areas under the direction of a Laboratory Supervisor, Manager, or Director. Your responsibilities include conducting laboratory tests, ensuring regulatory compliance, and maintaining accuracy and timeliness of results. This role also involves non-technical duties such as specimen collection, processing, and referral testing within the department.

Key Responsibilities:

• Information System Proficiency: Become proficient in information system computer functions related to job duties.
• Accurate and Timely Testing: Demonstrate responsibility and accountability in performing accurate and timely laboratory testing, following section procedure manuals.
• Proficiency Testing: Analyze proficiency testing samples within the allowable time frame and adhere to instructions.
• Departmental Responsibility: Assume responsibility for the department in the absence of the supervisor, ensuring smooth workflow.
• Record Keeping: Complete all required records/documentation for patient results, pending logs, and result logs.
• Stat Procedures: Perform stat procedures within established turnaround time targets.
• Independent Judgment: Apply independent judgment in the correlation and interpretation of patient results, including performing delta checks.
• Quality Control: Perform quality control procedures per protocol, ensuring results are within acceptable guidelines. Take corrective action when necessary.
• Regulatory Compliance: Assist the supervisor in meeting department regulatory agency requirements (e.g., CAP).
• Equipment Operation: Operate all equipment correctly, perform periodic maintenance, and troubleshoot basic equipment malfunctions.
• Inventory Management: Monitor reagents and supply inventories, utilizing them appropriately.
• Education and Development: Maintain education and development appropriate for the position.
• Problem and Critical Specimens: Handle problem and/or critical laboratory specimens/test results according to established procedures in a timely manner.

Qualifications:

• Education: A 2-Year/Associate Degree is required; a 4-Year/Bachelor's Degree in Medical Technology is preferred.
• License: A State of Florida Technologist License is required, or the ability to obtain one during the interview process.
• Experience: A minimum of 3 years of experience as a Medical Technologist is required.
• Shift: Full-time with rotating weekends. Shifts include Eves (2:30 PM - 11 PM) and Nights (10 PM - 6:30 AM) with various duration options.

Additional Information:

• Experience Requirement: Must have at least 3 years of experience as a Medical Technologist/Medical Lab Scientist.
• Shift Differentials: On Call - $2, Night Shift - $2.50.
• Sign-On Bonus: Night Shift - $10,000, Day Shift - $5,000.