Medical Technologist: Precision Lab Testing & Quality

Watson Clinic; Lakeland (FL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Watson Clinic in Lakeland, FL seeks a Medical Technologist to perform routine and complex laboratory testing, ensuring accurate results and timely reporting. The role requires a Florida MT license with specified specialties and a degree in Medical Technology; ASCP/AMT/AAB registry is preferred.

Experience with LIS and automated equipment is favored. Candidates must maintain quality control, participate in proficiency testing, and adhere to safety and documentation standards in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• Associate's or Bachelor's in Medical Technology or related science with approved training in Medical Technology.
• Active Florida Medical Technologist license in Hematology, Chemistry, Serology, Microbiology, Molecular Pathology.
• Registry with ASCP, AMT, or AAB preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs accurate and reproducible results of routine and complex testing as ordered by the physician.
• Manages quality control: evaluates values, documents errors, and maintains logs.
• Maintains and troubleshoots automated equipment; reports malfunctions to supervisor.
• Recognizes critical results; notifies ordering physician with complete documentation in LIS.
• Operates LIS and related software; stays current with system updates.
• Participates in proficiency testing and QA programs.
• Ensures specimen integrity and proper handling to prevent compromised results.
• Willingness to take on additional duties as required.

Education

Associate or Bachelor in Medical Technology

State of Florida Medical Technologist license with specialties (Hematology, Chemistry, Serology, Microbiology, Molecular Pathology)

ASCP/AMT/AAB registry preferred

Tools

LIS (Laboratory Information System)

Job description

Watson Clinic in Lakeland, FL seeks a Medical Technologist to perform routine and complex laboratory testing, ensuring accurate results and timely reporting. The role requires a Florida MT license with specified specialties and a degree in Medical Technology; ASCP/AMT/AAB registry is preferred.

Experience with LIS and automated equipment is favored. Candidates must maintain quality control, participate in proficiency testing, and adhere to safety and documentation standards in a fast-paced