Medical Technologist - Doral (Per Diem, Days)

Nicklaus Children's; Florida; On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Nicklaus Children's in Florida seeks a Laboratory Technologist to perform clinical diagnostic tests under the supervision of the Section Chief and Director of Operations. The role focuses on accurate testing, adherence to safety regulations, and timely reporting of results.

Required Florida State license and a degree; National Certification is preferred. You will participate in quality control, instrument maintenance, and interdisciplinary collaboration with physicians and care teams.

Qualifications

• Florida State License is required and license renewal may require continuing education.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred; related clinical laboratory background valued.
• National Certification preferred as an asset for advancement.

Responsibilities

• Performs laboratory tests for clinical diagnosis.
• Maintains temperatures and performs quality control on instrumentation and reagents.
• Performs scheduled preventive maintenance and calibrations on instruments and equipment; maintains cleanliness of instruments and area.
• Performs proficiency testing and reports results promptly.
• Participates in teaching laboratory procedures and staff rotations.
• Performs and reports laboratory tests accurately within required turnaround time.
• Maintains records for quality control/quality improvement.
• Recognizes and reports critical values to patient care personnel.

Skills

English communication

Education

Florida State License

Bachelor's degree (BA/BS) preferred

National Certification preferred

Job description

Job Description

Description

Job Summary

Performs laboratory tests for clinical diagnosis while adhering to guidelines of licensing and regulatory agencies. Works under the supervision of the Section Chief, the direction of the Chief of Pathology and Clinical Laboratories and the Director of Operations.

Job Specific Duties

• Complies with hospital and laboratory safety regulations.
• Maintains temperatures and performs quality control on instrumentation and reagents used daily.
• Performs scheduled preventive maintenance and calibrations on instruments and equipment. Maintains cleanliness of instruments, equipment, and area.
• Performs internal and external proficiency testing; evaluates and responds to proficiency testing survey results promptly.
• Participates in teaching laboratory procedures and policies to students and staff rotations.
• Performs and reports laboratory tests accurately in required turnaround time.
• Performs quality control/quality improvement processes and maintains required records.
• Recognizes and reports critical values within specified timeframes to appropriate patient care personnel.
• Conducts parallel studies, evaluates new instrumentation, and implements new test procedures per CAP standards.
• Participates in department lean processes overseen by director.
• Demonstrates and ensures proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) indication and use.
• Reviews instrumentation, processes, re-agents, and storage to ensure compliance on a daily basis.
• Complies with accrediting agencies (FDA, CAP, DNV, AHCA, CMS , AABB) standards and regulations.

Qualifications

• Florida State License is required. Also meets Florida State requirements for licensure and for continuing education for license renewal.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Provides coverage on assigned rotating weekends as part of lab team.
• Bachelor of Arts or Science Degree preferred.
• National Certification is preferred.
• Ability to communicate in English promptly, clearly, and courteously, both verbally and in writing
• Ability to interpret and analyze information to perform laboratory procedures.
• Ability to use computer to enter and access patient data.
• Able to accurately relay patient test results to appropriate person.
• Knowledge of and ability to perform laboratory techniques and use laboratory instruments.
• Maintains confidentiality of sensitive information and adheres to HIPAA guidelines.
• Able to work cooperatively and constructively with physicians, patients, families and co-workers.
• Ability to problem solve to adapt standard clinical procedures to the individual client's need.
• Ability to interpret, adapt and react calmly under stressful conditions.