Medical Technologist (Part Time, Nights)

Nicklaushealth; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Nicklaushealth Laboratory seeks a qualified professional to perform clinical tests under supervision, ensuring accuracy and regulatory compliance. The role emphasizes quality control, proficiency testing, and timely reporting of results.

The position requires a Florida State License, a science degree, and strong communication skills. Weekend coverage is part of rotating schedule; teamwork and patient privacy are essential.

Qualifications

• Florida State License is required for licensure and renewal.
• Bachelor's degree in science or related field preferred.
• National Certification (ASCP) preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Performs laboratory tests for clinical diagnosis within regulatory guidelines.
• Maintains temperatures and performs quality control on instrumentation and reagents.
• Performs preventive maintenance, calibrations, and cleanliness of instruments.
• Participates in proficiency testing and reports results promptly.
• Teaches procedures to students and staff rotations.
• Reports laboratory results accurately within required turnaround times.
• Maintains records for quality control and quality improvement.
• Follows HIPAA and protects patient confidentiality.
• Interprets, analyzes, and relays test results to appropriate personnel.
• Reviews processes to ensure compliance with FDA, CAP, DNV, AHCA, CMS, AABB.

Skills

English communication

Laboratory techniques

HIPAA compliance

Teamwork

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in science

Florida State License

ASCP/ 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.

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.

Minimum Job Requirements

• 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

Department:

LABORATORY-MAIN LAB-2100-702000

Job Status:

Professional