Medical Technologist Microbiology

Mount Sinai Medical Center; Miami Beach (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Life insurance

Long-term disability coverage

Healthcare spending accounts

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Employee assistance program

Wellness program

On-site housing for select positions

Job summary

Mount Sinai Medical Center in Miami, FL seeks a qualified Microbiology professional to join our department. The role focuses on specimen processing, quality control, and ensuring timely, accurate lab results for patient care.

You will work with a dedicated team in a busy hospital setting, handle shift changes, maintain equipment, and train staff as needed. Florida licensure is required.

Qualifications

• Licensed by the State of Florida in appropriate specialty.
• 3–5 years experience in microbiology.
• National certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Communicates at shift change and follows through on pending orders.
• Performs quality control and reports deviations to the manager.
• Maintains inventory of supplies and reagents for patient care.
• Assesses specimen acceptability and priority.
• Ensures correct PPE use and biosafety practices.
• Mentors staff and assists with training as needed.

Skills

Quality Control

Inventory management

Specimen handling

Communication

Education

Florida license/registration

Job description

As Mount Sinai grows, so does our legacy in high-quality health care. Since 1949, Mount Sinai Medical Center has remained committed to providing access to its diverse community. In delivering an unmatched level of clinical expertise, our medical center is committed to recruiting and training top healthcare workers from across the country. We offer the latest in advanced medicine, technology, and comfort in 12 facilities across Miami-Dade (including our 674-bed main campus facility) and Monroe Counties, with 38 medical services, including cancer care, 24/7 emergency care, orthopedics, cardiovascular care, and more. Mount Sinai takes pride in being South Florida's largest private independent not-for-profit hospital, dedicated to continuing the training of the next generation of medical pioneers.

Culture of Caring: The Sinai Way

Our hardworking, tight-knit community of more than 4,000 dedicated employees fosters an environment of care and compassion. Each member plays a vital role in our collective mission to deliver excellent healthcare through innovation, education, and research. At Mount Sinai, we take pride in our achievements, aiming to be a beacon of quality healthcare in South Florida. We welcome all healthcare professionals to join our thriving community and contribute to our pursuit for clinical excellence.

Department

CC017060 Microbiology

Job Description Summary

Position Responsibilities

• Communicates at shift change and follows through on pending orders or problems from previous shift.
• Performs, compiles and documents Quality Control. Reports significant deviations to the manager. Documents corrective action.
• Organizes work to maximize productivity and efficiency.
• Determines specimen acceptability and priority, taking action accordingly.
• Maintains a minimum inventory of supplies/reagents to ensure adequate patient care and sufficient supplies for the oncoming shift.
• Recognize and take corrective action when equipment failure occurs, to minimize delays in patient testing.
• Call and document critical values or alert levels per department policy.
• Follow laboratory policy in regards to standard precautions, wearing of PPE, disposal of biohazardous waste, routine waste and sharps.
• Consult the manager or charge tech to determine the appropriate course of action when unusual situations occur.
• Provides assistance to co-workers and/or works alternative shifts/hours as needed or requested.
• Teach and train staff as assigned. Performs charge tech duties in the absence of the manager. Performs competency testing as assigned.
• Addresses instrument flags prior to release of patient results. Monitors delta checks and takes action accordingly.
• Reviews worklists through out the shift and addresses pending items.
• Cleans and decontaminates workstation, disposing of specimens, reagents, and confidential information as appropriate.

Qualifications

• License/Registration/Certification
  • Licensed by the State of Florida (or eligible) in appropriate specialties - national certification preferred
• Education
  • Commensurate with licensure requirements
• Experience
  • 3-5 years in specialty

Benefits

We believe in the physical and mental well-being of our employees and are committed to offering comprehensive benefits that fit their personal needs.

• Health benefits
• Life insurance
• Long-term disability coverage
• Healthcare spending accounts
• Retirement plan
• Paid time off
• Pet Insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee assistance program
• Wellness program
• On-site housing for select positions and more!