Medical Technologist

OneBlood • Lakeland, FL

1d • $8 - $12

About The Position

Performs basic through advanced testing and procedures on patient and/or donor samples and interprets results in accordance with regulatory guidelines and organizational policies and procedures. This position works 32 hours per week, Friday through Sunday, from 8:30 p.m. to 7:30 a.m., with rotating holidays as needed. Depending on when hours are worked, the position may include a third-shift and weekend differential of $7.50–$12.00 per hour.

The role accepts, verifies, and processes blood, blood components, and samples; performs and interprets testing on donor and patient specimens and blood products, including high-complexity testing; and maintains records. It also involves quality control, equipment maintenance and calibration, identifying and resolving potential transfusion-related patient-care issues, and providing oversight and direction to Lab Assistants as required. The Medical Technologist uses multiple computer systems to obtain information and record results, monitors testing processes for errors or potential problems, and performs Lab Assistant duties as needed.

A bachelor's degree in a biological science or related scientific field and one year of Medical Technologist experience are required, or an equivalent combination of education, certification, training, and/or experience. Florida-based employees must hold a current Florida Clinical Laboratory Technologist license in Immunohematology or Blood Banking; other Florida licenses may be required in certain specialty laboratories. In states without laboratory personnel licensure requirements, employees must meet current CLIA requirements for high-complexity testing.

The position requires the ability to travel up to 10%, commute using personal transportation, and report to work during a disaster, public health emergency, or other catastrophic event. Work may involve lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling objects up to 50 pounds, as well as climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, or prolonged sitting or standing. Work is regularly performed indoors and/or outdoors, with potential exposure to inclement weather, atmospheric elements, pathogenic substances, and blood-borne pathogens. The noise level is usually moderate.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a biological science or related scientific field from an accredited college or university and one year of Medical Technologist experience, or an equivalent combination of education, certification, training, and/or experience.
• In Florida, a valid and current Florida Clinical Laboratory Technologist license in Immunohematology or Blood Banking; other Florida licenses may be required in certain specialty laboratories. In states without laboratory personnel licensure requirements, meet current CLIA requirements for high-complexity testing.
• Knowledge of and ability to read technical procedures and governmental regulations.
• Ability to organize work for timely completion and follow complex oral and written instructions.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing, and to read, write, and speak English effectively.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective, cooperative working relationships.
• Skill in operating office equipment and computer skills, including Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to travel up to 10% of the time and commute with personal transportation.
• Ability to report to work during a disaster, public health emergency, or other catastrophic event.
• Ability to periodically perform moderately physically demanding work, including lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling objects up to 50 pounds; tasks involving significant weight require assistance and/or proper techniques and moving equipment.
• Ability to perform tasks that may involve climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, or prolonged sitting or standing.

Responsibilities

• Accept, verify, and process incoming blood, blood components, or samples.
• Perform and interpret testing procedures on donor and patient specimens and blood products, including high-complexity testing.
• Maintain required written or electronic records and files.
• Perform quality control, equipment maintenance, and calibration as required.
• Identify and resolve potential patient-care issues related to transfusion.
• Provide oversight and direction to Lab Assistants as required.
• Use multiple computer systems to obtain necessary data and record test results.
• Monitor testing processes to identify errors or potential problems that could lead to errors.
• Perform Lab Assistant duties as needed, including product modification, order entry, and issuing blood products.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time