MT - Medical Technologist - Clinical Laboratory (Full Time)

Calhoun Liberty Hospital; Blountstown (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Calhoun Liberty Hospital seeks a qualified Medical Technologist to provide high-quality laboratory services. The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in a medical or science-related field and at least one year of clinical lab experience, with current Florida MT licensure in good standing.

Strong communication skills are essential. Applicants will perform routine and specialized testing, maintain records, ensure quality control, and participate in education and process improvement initiatives to

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in medical or science-related field.
• One year of clinical laboratory experience.
• Florida MT licensure current and in good standing.
• Strong communication and listening skills.
• Demonstrate competencies in appropriate areas.

Responsibilities

• Contributes to high-quality, safe laboratory practices.
• Performs and validates clinical laboratory testing following SOPs.
• Maintains accurate records and quality control procedures.
• Operates and troubleshoots laboratory equipment; integrates problem-solving.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree, Medical or ScienceRelated

Job description

A $7,500 sign-on bonus is available with a 3-year commitment in full-time status.

Job Duties

• Contributes to highquality, safe, laboratory practices in service to patients
• Handles and processes specimens, ensuring proper identification and specimen validity
• Performs accurate clinical/diagnostic testing, routine, specialized, and esoteric testing, according to standard operating procedures on human biological samples within the scope of practice of one’s education and training
• Recognizes and resolves problems that result in inaccurate test results, relying on procedures and applying scientific knowledge
• Analyzes, interprets, and reports laboratory results according to protocols and regulatory requirements
• Exercises independent judgement and critical thinking in nonroutine circumstances to solve problems
• Maintains accurate, current, and complete records
• Operates laboratory equipment correctly, performs troubleshooting according to procedures, and explores new solutions as needed to resolve problems
• Communicates effectively to other shifts and interdepartmentally when appropriate, regarding patient and operational issues
• Performs required quality control testing on equipment and reagents; knows acceptable levels of performance
• Documents corrective actions taken for problem resolution, instrument maintenance, or quality control/test performance
• Meets all personnel standards in governing, regulatory, and accreditation requirements for clinical laboratory testing
• Participates in proficiency testing and competency assessments to meet regulatory requirements
• Maintains controlled inventories of reagents and laboratory materials
• Conducts education and training for new personnel, fellows, residents, students, and visitors within the scope of practice of one’s licensure
• Listens, anticipates, and responds to the needs of internal and external customers and strives to meet expectations
• Communicates clearly, accurately, and respectfully with customers and colleagues, ensuring that necessary information is shared
• Notifies management or other key stakeholders of problems or issues, as appropriate
• Works effectively inter or intradepartmentally and with project teams to meet customer needs and organizational goals.
• Participates in quality and process improvement projects
• Attends and participates in continuing education opportunities to maintain relevancy and currency in professional practices and standards
• Applies evidencedbased strategies to the solution of laboratory problems and testing decisions
• Performs phlebotomy when necessary.
• Maintains patient confidentiality per HIPAA guidelines
• All other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree, Medical or ScienceRelated
• One Year Clinical Laboratory Experience
• Current Florida MT licensure, in good standing
• Good communication and listening skills
• Demonstrate competencies in appropriate areas

All CLH colleagues are required to pass a Level 2 AHCA Background Screening. For more information, please go to https://info.flclearinghouse.com

Calhoun Liberty Hospital Association, Inc. is a Drug-Free Workplace under Florida Statute 440.102.