Senior Medical Lab Tech: Precision Diagnostics & QC

Jackson County Hospital District; Marianna (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Jackson County Hospital District in Florida is seeking a Laboratory Technician specialized in Medical Laboratory Technology to support clinical testing across multiple areas. The role requires strong attention to procedural detail, compliance with safety guidelines, and accurate processing of patient samples.

The candidate must hold an accredited MLT degree, possess Florida licensure in all five clinical areas, and maintain MLT certification (ASCP or AMT).

Qualifications

• Associate degree from an accredited Medical Laboratory Technology program.
• Current Florida licensure in Microbiology, Serology/Immunology, Clinical Chemistry, Hematology and Immunohematology.
• MLT ASCP or AMT Generalist Certification.

Responsibilities

• Knowledge of laboratory equipment and ability to program and process per department policies and manufacturer safety guidelines.
• Detect spurious or abnormal results and determine if re-collection is needed.
• Investigate and resolve instrument codes to ensure accurate patient test results.
• Maintain competency in all assigned areas of the laboratory.
• Achieve minimum of 80% on assigned proficiency testing (100% Blood Bank proficiency).
• Document quality control results, corrective actions and maintenance procedures.
• Use proper procedures for completing worksheets and documenting critical values.
• Order reflex or add-on tests per policy.
• Be familiar with patient forms (downtime, OneBlood, KWB, reference labs) and use them correctly.
• Document and save printouts for review; monitor pending test reports for proper processing and verification.

Education

Associate degree in Medical Laboratory Technology

Tools

ASCP or AMT Generalist Certification

Job description

Jackson County Hospital District in Florida is seeking a Laboratory Technician specialized in Medical Laboratory Technology to support clinical testing across multiple areas. The role requires strong attention to procedural detail, compliance with safety guidelines, and accurate processing of patient samples.

The candidate must hold an accredited MLT degree, possess Florida licensure in all five clinical areas, and maintain MLT certification (ASCP or AMT).