Medical Laboratory Technician

Florida Cancer Specialists•Wesley Chapel, FL

20h•Onsite

About The Position

At Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute (FCS), the organization believes in investing in its people, offering professional opportunities, career advancement, training, and competitive wages and benefits. Since 1984, FCS has established a national reputation for excellence, with over 250 physicians, 220 nurse practitioners and physician assistants, and nearly 100 locations. FCS is dedicated to providing world-class cancer care through innovative clinical research, cutting-edge technologies, and advanced treatments. Recognized by the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) with a national Clinical Trials Participation Award, FCS offers patients access to more clinical trials than any private oncology practice in Florida, including ground-breaking therapies and participation in national clinical research studies. Many new cancer drugs approved in the U.S. in the past five years were studied in clinical trials with FCS participation. Through its partnership with Sarah Cannon, FCS is one of the largest clinical research organizations in the United States, often leading the nation in initiating research studies. The Medical Laboratory Technician is responsible for performing automated and manual laboratory testing, specimen processing, and reporting results according to established policies and procedures. This role also involves performing quality control and quality assurance activities, navigating various computer applications, maintaining equipment (including troubleshooting), training other team members, and assisting with other assigned duties.

Requirements

A.A./A.S. degree required
State of Florida Medical Laboratory Technician license required
National Laboratory Certification required
Minimum of one (1) year of experience in a clinical laboratory setting.
Perform proper quality control procedures before proceeding with patient testing.
Ensure that proper documentation including test report logs, quality control logs, quality assurance forms, equipment records, and all lab procedure and training checklists are completed at the appropriate frequency.
Maintain adequate inventory of laboratory supplies.
Place orders according to procurements published ordering cycles.
Perform technical laboratory procedures, to include proficiency testing with accuracy and precision, meeting the standard of all accreditation/regulatory agencies.
Perform instrument maintenance at the required times and as needed.
Initiate troubleshooting procedures when instrument malfunction occurs and contact instrument service vendor, if necessary.
Comply with established safety guidelines and maintain cleanliness of the laboratory and equipment.
Complete all duties required to keep laboratory in compliance with state and federal regulatory agencies.
Always maintain and ensure the confidentiality of all patient and employee information.
Comply with all Federal and State laws and regulations pertaining to patient care, patient’s rights, safety, billing, and collections.
Adhere to all FCS and departmental policies and procedures, including IT policies and procedures and the Disaster Recovery Plan.
Must maintain FL MLT license, national certification, and required CEUs.
Strong interpersonal skills to include effective verbal and written communication.
Solid time management with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks.
Will be expected to work at any FCS location to help meet FCS business needs.
Will be expected to work overtime when given sufficient notice.
Regularly conduct themselves in a professional and respectful manner.
Comply with all labor laws, workplace policy and workplace practices.
Bring issues of any forms of workplace harassment, discrimination, or other potential improprieties to the attention of their management or the human resources department.
Clear results of a thorough background screening.
Receive various vaccinations, including the influenza vaccine, barring an approved exemption.
Subject to drug/nicotine testing (drug-free workplace, tobacco/nicotine free workplace).

Nice To Haves

BLS certification preferred

Responsibilities

Responsible for laboratory testing, quality control, quality assurance, analyzer maintenance, and troubleshooting.
Perform manual and automated testing in accordance with established guidelines.
Record lab results in the electronic laboratory information system.
Process and prepare specimens for transport.
Operate laboratory equipment including centrifuges, dry baths, refrigerators, and freezers.
Perform scheduled maintenance, clean lab equipment and work surfaces, maintain laboratory logs, and perform proficiency testing.
Stock and order lab supplies, as needed.
Perform proper quality control procedures before proceeding with patient testing.
Ensure that proper documentation including test report logs, quality control logs, quality assurance forms, equipment records, and all lab procedure and training checklists are completed at the appropriate frequency.
Maintain adequate inventory of laboratory supplies.
Place orders according to procurements published ordering cycles.
Perform technical laboratory procedures, to include proficiency testing with accuracy and precision, meeting the standard of all accreditation/regulatory agencies.
Perform instrument maintenance at the required times and as needed.
Initiate troubleshooting procedures when instrument malfunction occurs and contact instrument service vendor, if necessary.
Comply with established safety guidelines and maintain cleanliness of the laboratory and equipment.
Complete all duties required to keep laboratory in compliance with state and federal regulatory agencies.
Always maintain and ensure the confidentiality of all patient and employee information.
Comply with all Federal and State laws and regulations pertaining to patient care, patient’s rights, safety, billing, and collections.
Adhere to all FCS and departmental policies and procedures, including IT policies and procedures and the Disaster Recovery Plan.
Must maintain FL MLT license, national certification, and required CEUs.
Assist in training new employees in related job duties.