Medical Technologist

Parrish Medical Center; Titusville (FL); On-site; USD 34,440 - 48,216; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

403(b) Retirement Program

Tuition Reimbursement/Educational Assistance

Annual Accrual of Personal Leave Bank Hours

Job summary

A healthcare facility in Florida is looking for a part-time Medical Technologist to perform diagnostic laboratory procedures and ensure accurate reporting of results. Candidates must have an associate degree, relevant laboratory experience, and a clear/active Florida license. Benefits include health insurance and tuition reimbursement starting from day one.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year laboratory experience.
• Clear/active State of Florida Medical Technologist license is required.

Responsibilities

• Perform and report diagnostic laboratory procedures according to departmental policies.
• Serve as the tech in-charge of the Laboratory during weekends or absence of supervisor.
• Judge specimens for quality and quantity to ensure reliable results.

Skills

Laboratory testing proficiency

Quality control procedures

Communication skills

Time management

Education

Associate degree in relevant field

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

Overview

Department: Laboratory

Schedule/Status: Varies; Part Time

Standard Hours/Week: 16

General Description

Under the general supervision of the Section Supervisor, independently performs, analyzes, and reports diagnostic laboratory procedures within the guidelines of the departmental policies and procedures. As scheduled, will serve as the tech in-charge of the Laboratory on the weekend and in the absence of the section supervisor.

Key Responsibilities

• Performs, analyzes, and reports laboratory tests accurately within the established time frame. Demonstrates the ability to coordinate a simultaneous series of tests with complete accuracy.
• Performs and documents required instrument maintenance, calibration, and linearity procedures. Troubleshoots and documents instrument problems, notifying the section chief or supervisor. Informs all Nursing stations of anticipated delays due to extended downtime.
• Provides all aspects of Diagnostic Laboratory Procedures based on established standards. Demonstrates competency in all procedures within the scope of practice as appropriate to the ages of the patients served; has the ability to obtain information and interpret information in terms of the patients needs; and has a knowledge of age specific reference ranges. The employee will demonstrate competence by performing and resulting laboratory tests using the appropriate age specific procedures for the following age groups Infant, Pediatric, Adolescent, Adult, Geriatric
• Judges specimens received as to whether quality and quantity are adequate to produce reliable test results. Verifies the proper specimen is being analyzed for the proper patient and for the indicated procedure.
• Performs and documents quality control procedure. Assures quality control acceptability before reporting patient results. Follows the departmental guidelines for addressing unacceptable results.
• Participates in appropriate proficiency testing determined by the section supervisor and / or Quality Control Coordinator following the guidelines of the Quality Assurance Plan.
• Organizes workflow to expedite testing while correctly prioritizing activities. Uses time productively by seeking extra department activities or assisting others during slow periods.
• Is aware of inventory needs and ordering procedures as defined by each section. Maintains a clean and stocked workstation, following infection control guidelines. Checks patient outstanding specimen reports as needed during the shift and again at the end of the shift assuring all tests are resulted and verified or accounted for. Attends staff meetings and reads department communication.
• Communicates and consults with others in the laboratory, nursing units, physician’s offices and with patients regarding specimen requirements, handling, ordering and patient information. Calls and documents critical results according to departmental policy.
• Instructs medical technology students and new employees under the direction of the section chief or supervisor. Is the tech in charge in the absence of section chiefs or supervisor.
• Adheres to all policies and procedures as outlined in the hospital and departmental policy and procedure manuals.
• Knows fire, disaster and safety procedures and regulations as pertains to the work area, to include safe disposal of flammable liquids (xylene).

Requirements

Formal Education: Associated degree required; Bachelor's preferred

Work Experience: Minimum of 1 year laboratory experience.

Required Licenses, Certifications, Registrations: Clear/active State of Florida Medical Technologist license

Part Time Benefits

• Eligible to participate in a number of PMC-sponsored benefits, including:
• Benefits Start on Day 1
• Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
• 403(b) Retirement Program
• Tuition Reimbursement/Educational Assistance
• EAP, Flex Spending, Accident, Critical and Other Applicable Benefits
• Annual Accrual of 72 Personal Leave Bank (PLB) Hours