MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIST - FULL TIME

Watson Clinic; Florida; On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Watson Clinic is seeking a Medical Technologist to perform accurate, timely lab testing and participate in quality control within the clinical laboratory. The role requires licensed MT with Florida credentials and experience handling automated instruments and complex assays.

The candidate will maintain LIS proficiency, participate in proficiency testing, and ensure specimen integrity while following established protocols and documenting results for timely physician review.

Qualifications

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology or related Science with approved formal training.
• Experience in a clinical laboratory setting with automated equipment and complex tests.
• Active Florida license as a Medical Technologist with listed specialties (Hematology, Chemistry, Serology, Microbiology, Molecular Pathology); registry preferred by ASCP/AMT/AAB.

Responsibilities

• Perform accurate and reproducible results of routine and complex testing as ordered by physicians.
• Maintain quality control programs including evaluation of values, documentation of errors and corrective action, and records in logs.
• Perform and document scheduled equipment maintenance; troubleshoot problems and notify supervisor of malfunctions.
• Recognize normal and life-threatening results and notify the ordering physician with complete documentation on worksheets and in the LIS.
• Operate the LIS and keep competency with system updates.
• Participate in proficiency testing and quality assurance programs.
• Ensure specimen integrity and report any events that could compromise results.
• Consent to assume other duties as required by department.

Education

Associate's degree in Medical Technology or related Science

Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology or related Science

Tools

LIS

Job description

Description

• Performs accurate and reproducible results of routine and complex manual and automated testing as ordered by the physician producing results in a timely manner
• Performs and understands quality control programs including evaluation of values, documentation of errors and corrective action, and the maintenance of records in the appropriate logs
• Performs and records scheduled equipment maintenance, troubleshooting of equipment problems, and provides immediate notification to department supervisor in the event of any malfunctions
• Recognizes normal and life-threatening results and follows protocol for notification of results to the ordering physician along with complete and legible documentation on worksheets and in the LIS
• Proficient operation of the LIS and other computer related programs. Maintains competency with changes and upgrades to each system
• Participates in Proficiency Testing programs in addition to other departmental quality assurance programs
• Comprehends the importance of specimen integrity and recognizes any events that may compromise the quality of testing and reporting of results.
• Consent to assume other duties as required by department

Requirements

Required Education and Experience: Associate's Degree or Bachelor's Degree in Medical Technology or related Science degree along with the successful completion of an approved formal training program in Medical Technology.

Preferred Education and Experience: Experience in a clinical laboratory setting involving the analysis of blood, tissue and body fluids utilizing automated equipment and specialized instrumentation while performing numerous complicated tests simultaneously and accurately interpreting the results.

Additional Eligibility Qualifications: Active State of Florida license as a Medical Technologist with licensure in the following specialties: Hematology, Chemistry, Serology, Microbiology, Molecular Pathology. Registry with either ASCP, AMT, or AAB preferred.