Medical Technologist - Microbiology (Part Time, Days)

Nicklaus Children's; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 18,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

Miami Children’s Hospital invites a Medical Technologist - Microbiology to join the Laboratory team on a part-time day schedule. You will perform clinical tests, maintain quality and safety standards, and support education of students and staff rotations, under supervision.

Ideal candidates will hold Florida licensure, prefer a Bachelor's degree, and may pursue national certification. Strong communication, analytical skills, and teamwork are essential in delivering accurate, timely results.

Qualifications

• Florida State License is required and licensure renewal follow-ups.
• Preference for Bachelor’s degree in science/arts.
• National Certification preferred for the field.

Responsibilities

• Performs laboratory tests for clinical diagnosis following licensing guidelines.
• Maintains temperatures and performs quality control on instruments and reagents.
• Performs preventive maintenance and calibration of instruments.

Skills

English communication

Analytical skills

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

National Certification

Florida State License

Tools

Laboratory instruments

Computer data entry / LIS

Job description

Job Description - Medical Technologist - Microbiology (Part Time, Days) (302050)

Job Description

Medical Technologist - Microbiology (Part Time, Days) - 302050

Description

Job Summary

Performs laboratory tests for clinical diagnosis while adhering to guidelines of licensing and regulatory agencies. Works under the supervision of the Section Chief, the direction of the Chief of Pathology and Clinical Laboratories and the Director of Operations.

Job Specific Duties

• Complies with hospital and laboratory safety regulations.


• Maintains temperatures and performs quality control on instrumentation and reagents used daily.


• Performs scheduled preventive maintenance and calibrations on instruments and equipment. Maintains cleanliness of instruments, equipment, and area.


• Performs internal and external proficiency testing; evaluates and responds to proficiency testing survey results promptly.


• Participates in teaching laboratory procedures and policies to students and staff rotations.


• Performs and reports laboratory tests accurately in required turnaround time.


• Performs quality control/quality improvement processes and maintains required records.


• Recognizes and reports critical values within specified timeframes to appropriate patient care personnel.


• Conducts parallel studies, evaluates new instrumentation, and implements new test procedures per CAP standards.


• Participates in department lean processes overseen by director.


• Demonstrates and ensures proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) indication and use.


• Reviews instrumentation, processes, re-agents, and storage to ensure compliance on a daily basis.


• Complies with accrediting agencies (FDA, CAP, DNV, AHCA, CMS , AABB) standards and regulations.

Qualifications

• Florida State License is required. Also meets Florida State requirements for licensure and for continuing education for license renewal.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Provides coverage on assigned rotating weekends as part of lab team.


• Bachelor of Arts or Science Degree preferred.


• National Certification is preferred.


• Ability to communicate in English promptly, clearly, and courteously, both verbally and in writing


• Ability to interpret and analyze information to perform laboratory procedures.


• Ability to use computer to enter and access patient data.


• Able to accurately relay patient test results to appropriate person.


• Knowledge of and ability to perform laboratory techniques and use laboratory instruments.


• Maintains confidentiality of sensitive information and adheres to HIPAA guidelines.


• Able to work cooperatively and constructively with physicians, patients, families and co-workers.


• Ability to problem solve to adapt standard clinical procedures to the individual client's need.


• Ability to interpret, adapt and react calmly under stressful conditions.

Job

Laboratory