Lab Technologist - Per Diem

Trinity Health•Fort Lauderdale, FL

About The Position

The Lab Technologist performs technical procedures in the assigned department and demonstrates competent technical abilities across assigned procedures. The role requires accurate, reproducible results, organized work, effective prioritization throughout the shift, and sound judgment when handling situations not covered by written or verbal instructions. The technologist maintains accurate records, identifies and documents technical, instrumental, and physiological problems, and discusses problems and solutions with a supervisor. The position includes maintaining quality control and proficiency survey programs, preparing and using appropriate controls or standards, monitoring results for reasonableness, detecting discrepancies, and documenting corrective actions. The technologist performs scheduled and unscheduled equipment maintenance, troubleshoots malfunctions, maintains supply inventory and a clean work area, and uses hospital and laboratory information systems. The role may also involve completing special projects and supervising routine operations of others as requested.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in a biologic, chemical, or physical science.
At least three years of experience as a Medical Technologist.
Must be licensed as a Medical Technologist in more than one clinical area by the state of Florida.

Nice To Haves

National certification preferred, such as ASCP, HEW, NCA, ASMT, AAB, or equivalent.

Responsibilities

Perform technical procedures in the assigned department and demonstrate competent technical abilities in all assigned procedures.
Identify, document, and attempt to eliminate technical problems; discuss problems and solutions with a supervisor.
Maintain neat, legible, and organized written records with minimal clerical and data-entry errors.
Assess workload and prioritize procedures appropriately, adjusting priorities as workflow changes.
Maintain a clean and organized work area and monitor supply inventory to meet short- and long-term needs.
Complete special projects, such as quality assurance studies and procedure updates, within agreed timelines and as instructed.
Supervise routine operations of others when requested by the supervisor.
Use appropriate hospital information system and laboratory information system functions, and stay informed about computer procedures.
Maintain knowledge of quality control and proficiency survey programs.
Detect and respond to out-of-range controls and equipment malfunctions.
Prepare and use appropriate controls or standards for tests, record data, and follow guidelines for out-of-range results.
Correlate clerical and technical data, monitor test results for reasonableness, and take appropriate action when discrepancies are detected.
Perform and document scheduled and unscheduled equipment maintenance within expected timeframes.
Recognize and troubleshoot most equipment malfunctions using control and patient results and equipment performance.