Medical Technologist - Doral (Per Diem, Days)

Nicklaus Children's Health System; Florida; On-site; USD 50,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Nicklaus Children's Health System in Florida is seeking a Laboratory Professional to perform clinical laboratory tests under supervision. You will ensure compliance with licensing standards, safety regs, and accuracy in a fast-paced hospital setting.

Responsibilities include quality control, proficiency testing, instrument maintenance, data entry, and timely reporting of results. Strong communication, teamwork, and adherence to HIPAA are essential.

Qualifications

• Florida State License is required and renewal education is needed.
• Bachelor's degree preferred in science or arts.
• National Certification preferred when available.
• Strong English communication and accurate record keeping.
• Ability to interpret and analyze laboratory data and results.
• Maintain HIPAA confidentiality and professional conduct.

Responsibilities

• Performs laboratory tests for clinical diagnosis under supervision.
• Maintains temperatures and performs quality control on instruments daily.
• Performs preventive maintenance and calibration of equipment.
• Participates in proficiency testing and reviews results promptly.
• Teaches laboratory procedures to students and staff rotations.
• Reports results within required turnaround times and maintains records.
• Recognizes and reports critical values to care teams promptly.
• Follows CAP/FDA/AHCA/CMS guidelines and safety regulations.
• Ensures PPE usage and maintains instrument area cleanliness.

Skills

Communication skills

English proficiency

Analytical thinking

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree (BA/BS) preferred

Tools

Laboratory instruments

Quality control software

Job 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

Minimum Job Requirements

• 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.

Job: Laboratory

Department: DORAL UCC - LAB-2100-540702

Job Status: Professional