Medical Technologist Microbiology

CMP01 Mount Sinai Medical Center of Florida, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 60,000 - 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

Pet Insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Employee assistance program

Wellness program

On-site housing for select positions

Job summary

Mount Sinai Medical Center is seeking a skilled Microbiology professional for the CC017060 department in South Florida. The role focuses on shift communication, quality control, specimen prioritization, and corrective action to ensure accurate patient results.

Responsibilities include maintaining supplies, documenting deviations, teaching staff, and covering shifts as needed. Florida licensure, 3–5 years in the specialty, and strong safety practices are required.

Qualifications

• 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.

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.
• Recognizes and takes corrective action when equipment failure occurs to minimize delays.
• Calls and documents critical values or alert levels per department policy.
• Follows laboratory policy on PPE, waste disposal, and sharps.
• Consults the manager or charge tech to determine course of action when unusual situations occur.
• Provides assistance to co-workers and works alternative shifts as needed.
• Teaches and trains 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 throughout the shift and addresses pending items.
• Cleans and decontaminates workstation and disposes of specimens and reagents appropriately.

Skills

Quality control

Safety compliance

Documentation

Education

Florida licensure or eligible

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:

• 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.
• Recongnize 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 thoughout the shift and addresses pending items.
• Cleans and decontaminates workstation, disposing of specimens, reagents, and confidential information as appropriate.

Qualifications

• 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

• 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!

Degree Requirements: Certification: More than 4,000 people work at Mount Sinai Medical Center at more than a dozen locations throughout sunny South Florida, including our flagship, 672-bed hospital on Biscayne Bay at the gateway to Miami Beach. We’re the largest, independent, not-for-profit hospital in South Florida, and we’re the only hospital Healthgrades recognized for four years running as one of the top 5% in the nation. Clearly, clinical excellence is at our core.