Medical Technologist - Palm Bch Gardens (Pool/Per Diem)

Nicklaus Children's Health System in; West Palm Beach (FL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in West Palm Beach seeks a Clinical Laboratory Technologist responsible for performing laboratory tests across multiple disciplines. The role involves ensuring compliance with safety regulations and accuracy in test results, while participating in teaching and quality control processes. Candidates must meet Florida licensure requirements and demonstrate strong clinical laboratory skills.

Qualifications

• Clinical Laboratory Technologist or Clinical Laboratory Supervisor License required for Florida.
• Communicates promptly and courteously in English.
• Knowledge of and ability to perform laboratory techniques.

Responsibilities

• Performs laboratory tests for clinical diagnosis.
• Complies with hospital and laboratory safety regulations.
• Conducts parallel studies, evaluates new instrumentation.

Skills

Communication

Laboratory Techniques

Problem Solving

Confidentiality

Education

Bachelor of Arts or Science Degree

National Certification

Job 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. Performs testing in all the areas of the lab such as Hematology, Urinalysis, Molecular, Serology, Microbiology, Chemistry, Immunology, and Toxicology.

Job Specific Duties

• Performs testing in all the areas of the lab such as Hematology, Urinalysis, Molecular, Serology, Microbiology, Chemistry, Immunology, and Toxicology.
• 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.
• Performs scheduled annual and semiannual PM, comparison studies and calibration verification on instruments and equipment.
• Assists in the implementation of new instrument and test procedures per CAP standards.
• Reviews and performs and submits surveys on timely manner.
• Performs weekly inventory, places orders as need it, and storage reagents to ensure compliance daily.
• Assists nurses to obtain samples for glucose test.
• Clinical Laboratory Technologist or Clinical Laboratory Supervisor License - 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.