Medical Technologist

application-oneblood; Lakeland (FL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

OneBlood is seeking a dedicated Medical Technologist for a full-time 2nd shift (3:00 pm - 11:30 pm) with potential for 4x10-hour shifts and occasional weekend/holiday rotation. The role requires handling blood components, running tests, and ensuring accurate documentation across systems.

You will perform specialized testing, ensure compliance with regulatory guidelines, and guide Lab Assistants as needed. A Bachelor’s in a biological science with relevant MT experience and FL licensure are

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a biological science from an accredited college.
• One year of Medical Technologist experience or equivalent.
• Florida Clinical Laboratory Technologist license in Immunohematology or Blood Banking.

Responsibilities

• Accepts, verifies and processes incoming blood and components or samples.
• Performs and interprets testing procedures on donor and patient specimens and blood products.
• Maintains and monitors required records and files, written or electronic.
• Performs quality control, equipment maintenance and calibration as required.
• Identifies and resolves potential patient care issues related to transfusion.
• Provides oversight of Lab Assistants and Lab Technicians as required.
• Utilizes multiple computer systems to record test results.
• Monitors testing processes to identify errors and potential problems.

Skills

Technical procedures reading

Regulatory compliance

Communication skills

Organizational ability

Computer literacy

Education

Bachelor's degree in biological science

Job description

Overview

Performs basic and advanced testing procedures on patient and/or donor samples and interprets results in accordance with regulatory guidelines and organizational policies and procedures.

Schedule: This full-time position will work on 2nd shift, 3:00 pm - 11:30 pm, Monday - Friday, with future possibility of four (4) 10-hour shifts; will need flexible schedule to rotate working weekends and holidays.

Based upon when hours are worked, position may include a 2nd shift and weekend differential of $3.50 - $8.00 per hour.

Responsibilities

The list of essential functions, as outlined herein, is intended to be representative of the duties and responsibilities performed within this classification. It is not necessarily descriptive of any one position in the class. The omission of an essential function does not preclude management from assigning duties not listed herein if such functions are a logical assignment to the position.

• Accepts, verifies and processes incoming blood and blood components or samples
• Performs and interprets various testing procedures on donor and patient specimens as well as blood products, repeating tests where appropriate
• Maintains and monitors required records and files, written or electronic
• Performs quality control, equipment maintenance and calibration as required
• Identifies and resolves potential patient care issues related to transfusion
• Provides oversight and direction of Lab Assistants and Lab Technicians as required
• Utilizes multiple computer systems to obtain necessary data and to record test results
• Participates in the ongoing monitoring for each testing process to identify errors or potential problems leading to errors
• Performs the essential functions of the Lab Technician and Lab Assistant as needed.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty and responsibility satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

Bachelor's degree in a biological science or related scientific field from an accredited college or university and one (1) year of Medical Technologist experience or an equivalent combination of education, certification, training and/or experience.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND DESIGNATIONS:

In Florida, a valid and current Florida Clinical Laboratory Technologist license in Immunohematology or Blood Banking.In certain specialty laboratories other Florida licenses may be required. If working in a state without laboratory personnel licensure requirements, must meet current CLIA requirements for high complexity testing.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of and ability to read technical procedures and governmental regulations
• Ability to organize work for timely completion
• Ability to follow complex oral and written instructions
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing
• Ability to read, write and speak English effectively
• Ability to establish and maintain effective and cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work
• Skill in operating office equipment
• Basic computer skills including Microsoft Office applications
• Ability to commute with personal transportation
• Ability to report to work during a disaster, public health emergency or other catastrophic event.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Ability to periodically perform moderately physically demanding work, usually involving lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling moderately heavy objects and materials (up to 50 pounds). (Tasks that require moving objects of significant weight require the assistance of another person and/or use of proper techniques and moving equipment.) Tasks may involve some climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling or prolonged sitting or standing.

ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee may encounter while performing the essential functions of this job.

Functions are regularly performed inside and/or outside with potential for exposure to adverse conditions, such as inclement weather, atmospheric elements and pathogenic substances. Performance of this job could expose the employee to blood-borne pathogens. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

OneBlood is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Vet/Disability/Other Protected Categories