Medical Technologist - Doral (Per Diem, Days)

Pscfl; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Doral UCC - LAB-2100-540702 seeks a Laboratory Professional to perform clinical tests under supervision for accurate diagnoses. The role emphasizes safety, quality control, and compliance with CAP, FDA, DNV, AHCA, CMS, and HIPAA regulations.

The position supports rotation across weekends and requires clear communication and proper PPE usage. A Florida license is required, with a preferred Bachelor of Arts/Science and national certification.

Qualifications

• Florida State License is required.
• Bachelor's degree preferred (Science/Arts).
• National Certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Complies with hospital and laboratory safety regulations.
• Maintains temperatures and performs quality control on instruments and reagents.
• Performs preventive maintenance and calibrations on instruments and equipment.
• Performs proficiency testing and reacts to survey results promptly.
• Participates in teaching laboratory procedures to students and staff.
• Reports laboratory test results accurately within required turnaround times.
• Maintains records for quality control/quality improvement.
• Recognizes and reports critical values to care personnel.

Skills

English communication

Laboratory procedures

HIPAA compliance

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Science/Arts

National Certification (preferred)

Job description

Description

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