Medical Technologist II - FLA - Hospital Core Lab

Mayo Clinic • Jacksonville, FL

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About The Position

Perform STAT and routine moderately and highly complex clinical laboratory testing on biological specimens, using both manual methods and automated analyzers. Reports valid and accurate patient results in a timely manner. Interacts with physicians, nurses and other allied health individuals in a manner which is helpful in coordinating testing, correlating results, and/or promotes understanding of test availability. Participates in the operational support activities necessary to maintain and optimize testing capabilities. We are seeking an individual that can perform routine operations in the molecular lab and is detail oriented, organized, and interacts well on a team and independent. Testing includes DNA/RNA extraction, PCR based tests, and NGS. Experience in a clinical lab setting is preferred.

Requirements

• Baccalaureate Degree in Medical Technology, Medical/Clinical Laboratory Science, or health related field.
• Completion of a clinical laboratory training program is required.
• Must have successfully completed an accredited Medical Laboratory Technologist/Technician program.
• Must be capable of producing accurate results under time constraints.
• Must possess good communication skills and be able to work closely with others.
• Must be able to accommodate scheduling adjustments, off shifts, holiday, on-call, and weekend work assignments.
• One year of experience is preferred as appropriate to assigned work area.
• Must have working knowledge of methods, instrumentation, and principles of all testing as appropriate to assigned work areas.
• Must have adequate use of both hands and be able to work with arms above shoulder level.
• Must be able to distinguish color.
• Must be able to work irregular hours (rotating shifts, evening, and nights).
• Must be able to work around machinery with moving parts, work with lasers (Barcode Scanners), and clinical instrumentation.
• Must be able to tolerate patient contact and work with immunosuppressed patients.
• Must be able to tolerate occasional presence of chemical vapors from formaldehyde, acids, bases, and alcohols.
• Must be able to tolerate exposure to infection hazards: blood borne pathogens, microbiology, and fungal pathogens.
• Must be able to tolerate skin contact.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a clinical lab setting is preferred.
• Medical Technologist/Medical Laboratory (American Society of Clinical Pathologists) certification.
• ASCB MB or similar certification or equivalent.
• Florida State Clinical Technologist license.
• Molecular Technologist FL license.

Responsibilities

• Perform STAT and routine moderately and highly complex clinical laboratory testing on biological specimens.
• Use both manual methods and automated analyzers for testing.
• Report valid and accurate patient results in a timely manner.
• Interact with physicians, nurses, and other allied health individuals to coordinate testing and correlate results.
• Participate in operational support activities to maintain and optimize testing capabilities.
• Perform routine operations in the molecular lab including DNA/RNA extraction, PCR based tests, and NGS.

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree