MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIST - FULL TIME

Paylocity; Lakeland, Northern (FL, KY); Hybrid; USD 54,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Paylocity in Lakeland, FL is seeking a Medical Technologist to perform accurate and reproducible testing in a clinical laboratory, using both manual and automated methods. The role includes following quality control programs, maintaining logs, and troubleshooting equipment while ensuring timely notification of results to the physician.

You will need an Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology and an active Florida MT license with the specified specialties; ASCP/AMT/AAB registration

Qualifications

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology or related Science with approved training.
• Active Florida license as Medical Technologist with specialties: Hematology, Chemistry, Serology, Microbiology, Molecular Pathology; registry with ASCP/AMT/AAB preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform accurate and reproducible results of routine and complex manual and automated testing.
• Perform and document quality control, evaluate values, and maintain logs.
• Maintain and troubleshoot laboratory equipment, report malfunctions to supervisor.
• Notify ordering physician of results with complete, legible documentation in worksheets and LIS.
• Operate LIS and related computer programs; stay current with system upgrades.
• Participate in proficiency testing and other QA programs.
• Ensure specimen integrity and recognize events that may compromise testing.

Education

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

Job description

Description

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.