Medical Technologist - Full Time

Watson Clinic LLP; Lakeland (FL); In loco; USD 55.000 - 75.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Watson Clinic LLP in Lakeland, FL is seeking a Medical Technologist to perform accurate and timely laboratory testing on routine and complex specimens. You will participate in quality control, maintain logs, and ensure proper documentation in the LIS, while staying current with instrument maintenance and troubleshooting.

Required credentials include an Associate's or Bachelor's in Medical Technology and state licensure in Florida; ASCP/AMT/AAB registry preferred.

Competenze

• Associate's or Bachelor's Degree in Medical Technology or related Science with approved formal training.
• Active State of Florida license as Medical Technologist in Hematology, Chemistry, Serology, Microbiology, Molecular Pathology. Registry preferred.

Mansioni

• 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

Formazione

Associate's or Bachelor's Degree in Medical Technology or related Science with approved formal training in Medical Technology

Strumenti

LIS proficiency

Descrizione del lavoro

Full-time 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

Essential Functions

• 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.