Medical Technologist- Gulf Coast Medical Center - Nights

Lee Health•Fort Myers, FL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Lee Health is seeking a Medical Technologist to perform clinical laboratory testing for patients in a timely, efficient, and accurate manner. The role performs waived, moderate, and high-complexity tests in accordance with state, federal, and other regulatory requirements. It also involves equipment maintenance, quality control, and quality management activities in line with manufacturers’ recommendations and departmental policies and procedures. The technologist prioritizes workload, adapts to patient and department needs, and participates in process improvement to improve turnaround times and the quality of test results. Effective communication and customer service are expected when working with nursing staff, physicians, patients, coworkers, and other health-system customers and employees. The position is based at Gulf Coast Medical Center in Fort Myers, Florida, and is a full-time night-shift role. The posting describes a state-of-the-art laboratory, a collaborative team, and opportunities for professional development and advancement. Night-shift perks include a $6-per-hour shift differential and a $15,000 sign-on bonus. Eligible candidates may receive hiring incentives of up to $30,800.

Requirements

Bachelor’s or associate’s degree with a concentration in laboratory technology, chemical sciences, or biological sciences.
Successful completion of an accredited clinical laboratory technologist training program in accordance with Florida Department of Health, Board of Clinical Laboratory Personnel requirements.
Required Medical Technologist license in the State of Florida.

Responsibilities

Perform clinical laboratory testing for all patient types accurately, efficiently, and in a timely manner.
Conduct waived, moderate, and high-complexity tests in compliance with applicable regulations.
Complete equipment maintenance, quality control, and quality management activities according to manufacturers’ recommendations and departmental policies and procedures.
Prioritize workload and demonstrate flexibility to meet customer and departmental needs.
Participate in process improvement to enhance turnaround times and the quality of test results, using decision-making and troubleshooting skills.
Communicate effectively and provide customer service to nursing staff, physicians, patients, coworkers, and other health-system customers and employees.