Medical technologist 1, UHealth Deerfield Beach
About The Position
The Medical Technologist 1 performs and analyzes routine blood, urinalysis, and coagulation procedures and reviews results of complex scientific tests on blood and bodily fluids. The role collaborates with physicians and laboratory management on patient data and performs clinical laboratory testing in accordance with established procedures, quality standards, and regulatory requirements. The position verifies specimen acceptability and performs quality control, calibrations, instrument maintenance, and troubleshooting to ensure accurate, reliable results. It monitors pending workloads, prioritizes testing, supports timely turnaround, maintains accurate records, and communicates pending work and unresolved issues between shifts. The technologist also supports laboratory safety and infection control, participates in proficiency testing and training, maintains supplies and an organized work environment, and assists with quality improvement initiatives and other departmental responsibilities.
Requirements
- Associate degree in a relevant field.
- Valid State of Florida Medical Technologist license.
- Ability to learn new procedures, technologies, and protocols and adapt to changing priorities and work demands.
- Ability to work collaboratively with others and contribute to a team environment.
- Skill in using office software, technology, and relevant computer applications.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills for interacting with colleagues and stakeholders.
Responsibilities
- Prepare cultures of tissue samples.
- Establish and monitor programs that ensure data accuracy.
- Examine slides of bodily fluids using a microscope or other relevant equipment.
- Crossmatch blood for transfusions.
- Analyze urine chemically to identify toxic components and collect and study blood samples to determine morphology.
- Evaluate laboratory reports for accuracy.
- Operate, calibrate, and safeguard laboratory equipment.
- Deliver test results to physicians, researchers, and patients.
- Identify unusual results and take appropriate action to make corrections and solve problems.
- Adhere to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguard University assets.
- Perform clinical laboratory testing in accordance with established procedures, quality standards, and regulatory requirements.
- Verify specimen acceptability and perform quality control, calibrations, instrument maintenance, and troubleshooting.
- Monitor pending workloads, prioritize testing, and support timely turnaround times and efficient laboratory operations.
- Maintain accurate testing records and documentation, and communicate pending work, instrument issues, and unresolved concerns between shifts.
- Ensure compliance with laboratory safety protocols, infection control practices, and applicable CAP, CLIA, and departmental requirements.
- Participate in proficiency testing, competency assessments, continuing education, and required departmental training.
- Communicate effectively with laboratory leadership, phlebotomy, nursing, blood bank, and other healthcare personnel to support patient care.
- Maintain adequate supplies, reagents, and a clean, organized work environment.
- Assist with laboratory quality improvement initiatives, validations, special projects, and other assigned departmental responsibilities.
Benefits
- Medical benefits
- Dental benefits
- Tuition remission
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
