MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIST - FULL TIME

JumpStart Games, Inc.; Lakeland (FL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

JumpStart Games, Inc. seeks a Medical Laboratory Technologist for our Florida clinical lab. You will perform routine and complex testing, ensure quality control, and maintain instruments and LIS records. The role requires active Florida MT licensure with multiple specialties and proficiency with automated analyzers.

We value accuracy, timeliness, and adherence to regulatory standards, with a focus on specimen integrity and reliable reporting of results.

Qualifications

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology with approved training.
• Experience in a clinical lab with automated equipment and complex testing.
• Active Florida MT license with Hematology, Chemistry, Serology, Microbiology, Molecular Pathology specialties; ASCP/AMT/AAB registry preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs accurate, reproducible routine and complex testing, delivering results promptly.
• Participates in quality control, documents errors and corrective actions, maintains logs.
• Performs scheduled maintenance, troubleshoots equipment, reports malfunctions to supervisor.
• Recognizes normal vs. life-threatening results and notifies the physician with LIS documentation.
• Operates LIS and related software, stays current with system upgrades.
• Participates in proficiency testing and quality assurance programs.
• Maintains specimen integrity and identifies events threatening test quality.
• Willing to take on additional duties as required by the department.

Education

Associate's Degree in Medical Technology

Bachelor's Degree in Medical Technology

Tools

LIS (Laboratory Information System)

Job 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

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.