Medical Technologist 2, Full Time, Days

Jackson Health•Miami, FL

10d•Onsite

About The Position

Medical Technologist 2 performs professional medical technology supervisory or comparable independent work in a large clinical laboratory, including diagnostic tests and procedures. The position is responsible for technical supervision of a unit within a clinical laboratory division and performs the unit’s more difficult tests. Related work includes discussing laboratory results with medical staff and demonstrating procedures for residents or technology students. Some incumbents perform complex tests independently, take responsibility for results, repeat tests when results are abnormal or atypical, and assist superiors with specialized developmental or quality-control work. The role emphasizes daily technical supervision of technologists and laboratory assistants completing high volumes of diagnostic testing. It carries responsibility for result accuracy and administrative control of standardized manual or automated tests. Work is performed under general supervision; a professional superior discusses complex issues and evaluates work quality. The Medical Technologist 2 supports accurate and timely patient testing, quality control, equipment maintenance, workflow coordination, staffing, training, competency verification, and performance monitoring. The position may take charge of the department in the supervisor’s absence and performs duties across all areas of responsibility.

Requirements

Generally requires 3 to 5 years of related experience.
Associate's degree in a related field is required.
Valid Florida license as a Medical Technologist in the area of specialty is required.
Ability to analyze, organize, and prioritize work accurately while meeting multiple deadlines.
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
Ability to handle difficult and stressful situations with professional composure.
Ability to understand and follow instructions and exercise sound, independent judgment.
Knowledge and skill in using job-appropriate technology and software applications.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in a related field is strongly preferred.
ASCP Certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

Produces accurate results according to age-specific standard operating procedures and ensures patient identifiers match specimen work documents.
Coordinates simultaneous procedures, completes patient and quality-control work within time limits, interprets results, identifies abnormal or incorrect findings, and takes protocol-based action.
Recognizes, documents, and helps resolve equipment or procedural problems; notifies a supervisor when necessary and completes routine work without direct supervision.
Oversees or performs preventive maintenance and documents corrective actions.
Prioritizes work in response to STAT requests and adapts to changes in assignments, including schedule adjustments when requested for patient care.
Maintains supplies and inventory, cleanliness, infection control, and organized, legible documentation.
Maintains current knowledge of procedure revisions and professional advances, and suggests improvements to laboratory service.
Organizes and performs work according to section procedure manuals and performs other duties after appropriate notification and training.
Assists in organizing and directing workflow, communicates with subordinates and supervisors, and provides initial non-technical assistance with routine problems.
Uses practical decision-making and leadership skills, supports employee participation, and fosters teamwork.
Prepares and records proficiency testing or performs other specialized tasks according to protocol.
Takes charge of the department when supervisors are absent and assists with staffing.
Reviews quality-control records and daily QC/PM sheets, takes corrective action as appropriate, and ensures required records are reviewed and filed.
Ensures linearity, instrument correlation, calibrations, and preventive maintenance are completed on schedule.
Prepares weekly and monthly schedules as requested by the supervisor.
Assists staff with technical and non-technical questions and supports implementation of new equipment and test methodologies.
Acts on recommendations for improvement, monitors service indicators, motivates staff, and assists in hiring.
Provides departmental orientation and job training; trains new employees using standard operating procedures and verifies competency after initial training, at six months, and annually thereafter.
Maintains current training and competency records and monitors employee performance, productivity, work patterns, and adherence to age-specific laboratory procedures.
Documents unusual situations affecting laboratory operations and notifies the supervisor; prepares employee performance evaluations for Assistant Clinical Manager approval four weeks before they are due and assists with disciplinary actions according to protocol.
Maintains minimum supply storage and orders laboratory supplies.
Works in all areas of responsibility and coordinates with supervisors and team members to ensure timely, quality patient care.
Monitors pending work to ensure completion within established turnaround times and communicates shift issues to the incoming supervisor or designee.
Follows departmental policies and procedures and performs other related duties as assigned.
Demonstrates service excellence and Jackson Health System CARE values: Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Expertise.