Medical Technologist 2, Full Time, Nights

Jackson Health•Miami, FL

11d•Onsite

About The Position

Medical Technologist 2 performs professional supervisory or comparable independent work in diagnostic testing and procedures in a large clinical laboratory. The role may provide technical supervision for a unit within a clinical laboratory division and perform more difficult tests, or independently complete complex tests, take responsibility for results, repeat tests when results are abnormal or atypical, and assist with specialized development or quality-control work. The position emphasizes daily technical supervision of technologists and laboratory assistants, accuracy of diagnostic results, and administrative control of standardized manual or automated testing. It also involves communicating with medical staff about laboratory results and demonstrating procedures to residents or technology students. Work is performed under general supervision by a professional superior, who discusses complex problems and evaluates work quality. The technologist coordinates laboratory workflow, responds to STAT requests, interprets patient and quality-control results, maintains equipment and supplies, and ensures compliance with procedures and turnaround times. The position also supports staffing, employee training and competency verification, quality-control review, scheduling, performance monitoring, and implementation of equipment and testing methods. The role may take charge of the department when supervisors are absent.

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.
Ability to exercise sound and 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

Produce accurate results according to age-specific standard operating procedures and meet defined time limits for patient and quality-control procedures.
Match patient identifying information on specimens with work documents without clerical or data-entry errors or omissions.
Coordinate simultaneous procedures accurately and prioritize workload in response to STAT requests according to protocol.
Interpret patient and quality-control results, identify abnormal or incorrect findings, take appropriate action, and notify a supervisor when necessary.
Complete routine tasks without direct supervision, consult supervisors for additional assignments, and follow assignments through to completion.
Recognize and document equipment or procedural problems, resolve them as appropriate, and oversee or perform preventive maintenance and document corrective actions.
Maintain supplies and inventory, keep working supplies stocked, and order laboratory supplies.
Maintain cleanliness and follow infection-control practices to protect patients, coworkers, and self.
Keep current with procedure revisions and professional advances, offer solutions to improve laboratory service, and maintain neat, legible, organized documentation.
Organize work according to section procedure manuals so other personnel can follow the workflow; perform other duties after appropriate notification and training.
Assist in organizing and directing workflow, communicate regularly with subordinates and supervisors, and provide initial non-technical resources for routine problems.
Demonstrate practical decision-making and leadership, encourage staff participation and empowerment, and foster teamwork.
Prepare and record proficiency testing or perform other specialized tasks according to protocol.
Take charge of the department in supervisors' absence and assist with ensuring adequate staffing.
Review quality-control records monthly and take corrective action as appropriate; when in charge, review daily QC/PM sheets for completeness and review and file monthly PM sheets according to protocol.
Ensure linearity, instrument correlation, calibrations, and preventive maintenance are completed according to schedule.
Prepare monthly and weekly schedules as requested by the supervisor.
Assist staff with technical and non-technical questions and support implementation of new equipment and test methodologies.
Act on improvement recommendations and monitor service indicators to identify and correct poor performance or service.
Assist with hiring; provide departmental orientation and job training; train employees using standard operating procedures; verify competency after initial training, at six months, and annually thereafter; and maintain training and competency records.
Monitor employee performance, productivity, work patterns, and adherence to age-specific laboratory procedures.
Document unusual situations affecting laboratory operations in the daily communication book and notify the supervisor.
Prepare employee performance evaluations and submit them to the Assistant Clinical Manager for approval four weeks before the due date; assist supervisors with disciplinary actions according to protocol.
Perform duties in all areas of responsibility, interact with supervisors and team members to support timely, quality patient care, and monitor pending work to ensure completion within established turnaround times.
Communicate shift issues to the incoming supervisor or designee and follow departmental policies and procedures.
Perform other related duties as assigned and demonstrate service excellence and CARE values: Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Expertise.