Medical Technologist

Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute•Fort Myers, FL

18d

About The Position

The Medical Technologist is responsible for daily specimen processing in the designated laboratory, including technical and non-technical duties. The role communicates with staff physicians and other employees regarding patient specimens and works with management to ensure efficient, technically correct laboratory systems and procedures, including quality assurance and quality control of reagents and instrumentation and proficiency testing. Employment offers are contingent on satisfactory background screening. New hires must receive required vaccinations, including the influenza vaccine unless an exemption is approved, and are subject to drug testing. FCS is a drug-free workplace and does not recognize medical marijuana cards.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Chemistry, Molecular or a related field, and/or successful completion of a medical technology or related-field training program.
Laboratory license in the designated area(s) is required.
Must be dependable and adaptable in all aspects of laboratory responsibilities and scheduling hours.
Must pass background and drug screenings and meet the stated new-hire vaccination requirement, unless an exemption is approved.

Nice To Haves

At least one year of related experience in the designated laboratory specialty is preferred.
ASCP certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

Process specimens daily in the designated laboratory, performing technical and non-technical duties.
Communicate with staff physicians and other employees regarding patient specimens.
Work with management to ensure laboratory systems and procedures are efficient and technically correct.
Support quality assurance and quality control of reagents and instrumentation, as well as proficiency testing.