Medical Technologist (Part Time, Nights)

Pscfl; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Pscfl in Miami, FL seeks a Professional Laboratory role to perform clinical tests under supervision. The position emphasizes adherence to licensing and regulatory guidelines and collaboration with pathology leadership.

The candidate will maintain instruments, perform quality control, participate in proficiency testing, and ensure timely reporting of results while upholding HIPAA and safety standards. A valid Florida license and degree are preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Arts or Science Degree preferred.
• National Certification preferred.
• Florida State License is required.
• Ability to communicate clearly in English, written and verbal.

Responsibilities

• Performs laboratory tests for clinical diagnosis following licensing guidelines.
• Maintains quality control on instrumentation and reagents daily.
• Completes preventive maintenance and calibration of instruments.
• Performs proficiency testing and responds to results promptly.
• Teaches procedures to students and staff rotations.
• Reports results within required turnaround time.
• Maintains records for quality control and QA.
• Reports critical values to patient care personnel quickly.
• Reviews processes and implements new test procedures per CAP standards.
• Participates in lean processes overseen by director.
• Ensures proper PPE usage and compliance.
• Reviews instrumentation, processes, and storage daily for compliance.
• Complies with FDA, CAP, DNV, AHCA, CMS, AABB standards.

Skills

English communication

Laboratory techniques

HIPAA compliance

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor or higher degree in science or arts

Florida state license

National Certification preferred

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