Medical Technologist Core Lab

Mount Sinai Medical Center of Florida, Inc.; Miami Beach, Northern (FL, KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Life insurance

Long-term disability

Healthcare spending accounts

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Employee assistance program

Wellness program

On-site housing

Job summary

Mount Sinai Medical Center is seeking a qualified Medical Laboratory Technologist to join a busy Florida hospital laboratory. The role involves shift communication, quality control, specimen management, and ensuring timely patient results.

Responsibilities include documenting actions, maintaining inventory, troubleshooting equipment, and training staff. Florida licensure required or eligible; completion of medical technology training is expected. A sign-on bonus of $15K is offered.

Qualifications

• Licensed by the State of Florida (or eligible) in appropriate specialties - national certification preferred.
• Education: Commensurate with licensure requirements.
• Experience: Completion of training program in medical technology.

Responsibilities

• Communicates at shift change and follows through on pending orders or problems from previous shift.
• Performs and documents Quality Control.
• Reports significant deviations to the supervisor/manager.
• Documents corrective action.
• Organizes work to maximize productivity and efficiency.
• Determines specimen acceptability and priority, taking action accordingly.
• Maintains a minimum inventory of reagents supplies to ensure adequate patient care and sufficient supplies and reagents for the next shift.
• Recognize and take corrective action when equipment failure occurs, to minimize delays in patient testing.
• Call and document critical values or alert levels per department policy.
• Follow laboratory policy in regards to standard precautions, wearing of PPE, disposal of biohazardous waste, routine waste and sharps.
• Consult the supervisor, manager or charge tech to determine the appropriate course of action when unusual situations occur.
• Provides assistance to co-workers and/or works alternative shifts/hours as needed or requested.
• Teach and train staff as assigned.
• Performs charge tech duties in the absence of the manager.
• Addresses instrument flags prior to release of patient results.
• Monitors delta checks and takes action accordingly.
• Reviews work lists throughout the shift and addresses pending items.
• Cleans and decontaminates workstation, disposing of specimens, reagents, and confidential information as appropriate.

Job description

As Mount Sinai grows, so does our legacy in high-quality health care. Since 1949, Mount Sinai Medical Center has remained committed to providing access to its diverse community. In delivering an unmatched level of clinical expertise, our medical center is committed to recruiting and training top healthcare workers from across the country.

We offer the latest in advanced medicine, technology, and comfort in 12 facilities across Miami-Dade (including our 674-bed main campus facility) and Monroe Counties, with 38 medical services, including cancer care, 24/7 emergency care, orthopedics, cardiovascular care, and more.

Mount Sinai takes pride in being South Florida's largest private independent not-for-profit hospital, dedicated to continuing the training of the next generation of medical pioneers.

Culture of Caring: The Sinai Way Our hardworking, tight-knit community of more than 4,000 dedicated employees fosters an environment of care and compassion. Each member plays a vital role in our collective mission to deliver excellent healthcare through innovation, education, and research. At Mount Sinai, we take pride in our achievements, aiming to be a beacon of quality healthcare in South Florida.

We welcome all healthcare professionals to join our thriving community and contribute to our pursuit for clinical excellence.

Department:

Job Description Summary:

Sign On Bonus: $15K

Position Responsibilities:

• Communicates at shift change and follows through on pending orders or problems from previous shift.
• Performs and documents Quality Control.
• Reports significant deviations to the supervisor/manager.
• Documents corrective action.
• Organizes work to maximize productivity and efficiency.
• Determines specimen acceptability and priority, taking action accordingly.
• Maintains a minimum inventory of reagents supplies to ensure adequate patient care and sufficient supplies and reagents for the next shift.
• Recognize and take corrective action when equipment failure occurs, to minimize delays in patient testing.
• Call and document critical values or alert levels per department policy.
• Follow laboratory policy in regards to standard precautions, wearing of PPE, disposal of biohazardous waste, routine waste and sharps.
• Consult the supervisor, manager or charge tech to determine the appropriate course of action when unusual situations occur.
• Provides assistance to co-workers and/or works alternative shifts/hours as needed or requested.
• Teach and train staff as assigned.
• Performs charge tech duties in the absence of the manager.
• Addresses instrument flags prior to release of patient results.
• Monitors delta checks and takes action accordingly.
• Reviews work lists throughout the shift and addresses pending items.
• Cleans and decontaminates workstation, disposing of specimens, reagents, and confidential information as appropriate.

Qualifications:

• License/Registration/Certification: Licensed by the State of Florida (or eligible) in appropriate specialties - national certification preferred.
• Education: Commensurate with licensure requirements.
• Experience: Completion of training program in medical technology.

Benefits:

• Health benefits
• Life insurance
• Long-term disability coverage
• Healthcare spending accounts
• Retirement plan
• Paid time off
• Pet Insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee assistance program
• Wellness program
• On-site housing for select positions and more!

Degree Requirements:

Certification: More than 4,000 people work at Mount Sinai Medical Center at more than a dozen locations throughout sunny South Florida, including our flagship, 672-bed hospital on Biscayne Bay at the gateway to Miami Beach. We’re the largest, independent, not-for-profit hospital in South Florida, and we’re the only hospital Healthgrades recognized for four years running as one of the top 5% in the nation. Clearly, clinical excellence is at our core.