Medical Technologist - Doral (Per Diem, Days)

Miami Neuroscience Institute Baptist Health South Florida; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Miami Neuroscience Institute Baptist Health South Florida is seeking an experienced Laboratory Professional to perform clinical tests and support patient care. The role requires adherence to licensing and regulatory standards, with supervision by senior laboratory leadership.

Responsibilities include quality control, instrument maintenance, proficiency testing, and timely reporting of results. The candidate should hold a Florida State License and ideally a Bachelor's degree with national

Qualifications

• Florida State License required with renewal education
• Bachelor's degree preferred for role
• National Certification preferred
• Strong English communication skills, both written and verbal
• Ability to interpret and analyze information to perform laboratory procedures
• Maintain confidentiality per HIPAA guidelines
• Capable of working cooperatively with physicians, patients, families, and staff
• Ability to adapt standard procedures for individual client needs

Responsibilities

• Performs laboratory tests for clinical diagnosis under supervision.
• Maintains safety regulations and quality control on instrumentation and reagents.
• Performs preventive maintenance and calibration of instruments as scheduled.
• Completes proficiency testing and reports results promptly.
• Participates in teaching and rotation shifts for students and staff.
• Reports critical values to patient care personnel within required timeframes.
• Reviews instrumentation, processes, reagents, and storage for daily compliance.
• Ensures PPE is used properly and adheres to regulatory standards.

Skills

English communication

Laboratory procedures

HIPAA compliance

Quality control

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree (BA/BS) preferred

Florida State License

National Certification

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