LAB TECHNICIAN - FULL TIME

WATSON CLINIC LLP • Lakeland, FL

6d • Hybrid

About The Position

This position involves performing accurate and reproducible routine and complex manual and automated testing as ordered by physicians, ensuring timely results. The role requires active participation in quality control programs, equipment maintenance, and troubleshooting. The technician will be responsible for recognizing and reporting critical results according to protocol, proficiently operating the LIS and other computer systems, and maintaining competency with system changes. Participation in Proficiency Testing and other quality assurance programs is essential. Understanding and maintaining specimen integrity is crucial, along with reporting any compromises to testing quality. The technician may also be required to assume additional duties as assigned by the department supervisor.

Requirements

• Associate in Science degree in Medical Laboratory Technology or a related science along with the successful completion of an approved formal training program in Medical Technology.
• Active State of Florida license as a Medical Laboratory Technician.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a clinical laboratory setting involving the analysis of blood, tissue, and body fluids utilizing automated equipment and specialized instrumentation while performing numerous complicated tests simultaneously and accurately interpreting the results.
• Registry with ASCP, AMT, or AAB is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Performs accurate and reproducible results of routine and complex manual and automated testing as ordered by the physician producing results in a timely manner
• Performs and understands quality control programs including evaluation of values, documentation of errors and corrective action, and the maintenance of records in the appropriate logs
• Performs and records scheduled equipment maintenance, troubleshooting of equipment problems, and provides immediate notification to department supervisor in the event of any malfunctions
• Recognizes normal and life-threatening results and follows protocol for notification of results to the ordering physician along with complete and legible documentation on worksheets and in the LIS
• Proficient operation of the LIS and other computer related programs. Maintains competency with changes and upgrades to each system
• Participates in Proficiency Testing programs in addition to other departmental quality assurance programs
• Comprehends the importance of specimen integrity and recognizes any events that may compromise the quality of testing and reporting of results
• Consent to assume other duties as required by department supervisor

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree