Microbiology Laboratory Technologist

Unified Women’s Healthcare; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Microbiology Lab Technician/Technologist in Orlando, FL. The successful candidate will be responsible for performing complex testing and ensuring quality control in a state-of-the-art laboratory. With a focus on specimen processing, this role requires strong technical skills and a collaborative spirit to support high-quality diagnostics in women's health.

Benefits

Sign-on/retention bonus of $20,000

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of testing experience in microbiology.
• Certification as a Medical Technician, Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) or Medical Technologist (MT) preferred.
• Thorough knowledge of lab testing methodologies and quality control procedures.

Responsibilities

• Perform pre-analytical, analytical, and post-analytical testing processes accurately and independently.
• Establish and perform proper quality control measures in the lab.
• Document daily, weekly, and monthly quality control metrics.

Skills

Laboratory testing methodologies

Quality control procedures

Troubleshooting

Education

Associate degree in Clinical Laboratory Sciences/Medical Technology

Bachelor's degree in Clinical Laboratory Sciences/Medical Technology

Tools

Beckman-Coulter Instrumentation

Job description

Overview

Sign-on/retention bonus $20,000

We are seeking a Microbiology Lab Technician/Technologist to be responsible for pre-analytical, analytical, and post-analytical processes associated with specimen processing.

Florida Woman Care, is the largest OB/GYN group practice in the state of Florida. We have a state-of-the-art CAP-accredited lab located in the Tampa area with specialists in GYN, Cytopathology, and Clinical Pathology to produce the highest quality diagnoses of laboratory specimens. We currently have over 200 medical offices and over 600 OB/GYN Providers throughout the state of Florida. Florida Woman Care Laboratory performs Histology, Cytology, Molecular Microbiology and Non-Invasive Prenatal Testing (NIPT).

Responsibilities

• Performs simple to complex testing utilizing established departmental protocols.
• Reads, understands, and adheres to all the SOPs, policies, and protocols.
• Performs all pre-analytical, analytical, and post-analytical testing processes accurately, timely, and independently.
• Reports results via the Laboratory Information System (LIS).
• Prepares clinical specimens for testing and identifies specimen related problems.
• Establishes and performs proper quality control measures (i.e., temperature monitoring, instrument maintenance, reagent/specimen preparation, etc.) in accordance with laboratory operating standards.
• Documents daily, weekly, monthly, and quarterly quality control (e.g., equipment/instrument maintenance, calibrations, certifications) to support quality assurance initiatives.
• Identifies problems that may adversely affect test performance, reporting of test results, or instrument functions. Troubleshoots and/or reports findings to supervisor, manager, or director.
• Documents all corrective actions taken when test systems deviate from the laboratory's established performance specification.
• Assists the supervisor in ensuring an efficient workflow operation and reports any delays and/or problems.
• Monitors TAT and workflow processes.
• Assists in preparation of validation documentation of new tests and procedures as assigned.
• Maintain records that demonstrate that PT samples are tested in the same manner as patient samples
• Cleans and maintains lab equipment, instrumentation, and workspace.
• Maintains and tracks inventory for reagents, consumables, and ancillaries to support laboratory functions. Follow all health and safety regulations when handling laboratory specimens
• Comply with chemical hygiene and/or laboratory safety procedures
• Comply with all lab procedures, processes, and methodologies

Qualifications

• Associate degree (A. A.) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school in Clinical Laboratory Sciences/Medical Technology or related, required.
• Bachelor's degree (B. S.) or equivalent from four-year college or technical school in Clinical Laboratory Sciences/Medical Technology or related, preferred.
• Minimum 1 year of testing experience in the field of microbiology,
• Certification as a Medical Technician, Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) or Medical Technologist (MT) from a recognized certifying agency (e.g., ASCP, AMT), preferred.
  • Florida State Licensure is not required
• Experience with Beckman-Coulter Instrumentation, preferred.
• Thorough knowledge of laboratory testing methodologies, instrumentation, and quality control procedures.