PRM Medical Technologist, Per Diem

Jackson Health•Miami, FL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

PRM Medical Technologist performs professional diagnostic testing and procedures in the clinical laboratory of a county medical facility. The role conducts diagnostic analyses, morphologic studies, and quantitative and qualitative determinations on blood, urine, cerebrospinal fluid, and other body-fluid and product specimens using recognized scientific principles and techniques. The work requires independent judgment to produce accurate results and recognize critical values. The employee may supervise Laboratory Aides, Assistants and Technicians, Medical Technology Students, and Laboratory Clerks as needed. A professional superior provides supervision, reviews results for quality, and assists with abnormal laboratory findings. The Medical Technologist performs and documents testing, quality control, instrument maintenance, and related laboratory work; prioritizes STAT requests; communicates critical results; maintains supplies and records; and supports quality assurance and proficiency testing. The role may take charge of the department when supervisors are absent and assist with staffing. Other related duties may be assigned.

Requirements

Associate degree in a related field.
Valid Florida license as a Medical Technologist in the area of specialty.
Ability to analyze, organize, and prioritize work accurately while meeting multiple deadlines.
Effective oral and written communication skills.
Ability to handle difficult and stressful situations with professional composure.
Ability to understand and follow instructions.
Ability to exercise sound, independent judgment.
Knowledge and skill in using job-appropriate technology and software applications.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree.
ASCP Certification.

Responsibilities

Produce accurate results according to age-specific standard operating procedures and complete patient and quality-control procedures within defined time limits.
Verify that specimen identifiers match work documents and test orders, avoiding clerical and data-entry errors.
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.
Recognize and document efforts to resolve equipment or procedural problems; participate in departmental QA/QI programs.
Complete routine tasks without direct supervision and consult the supervisor for additional assignments, following them through completion.
Perform and document preventive maintenance, instrument checks, start-up procedures, and corrective actions; inspect instruments to ensure proper working condition.
Perform quality control with each test and ensure the accuracy of reported results.
Monitor pending work and critical values, report panic values to the R.N. and patient's physician, and document the results and communications in the computer.
Prepare and record proficiency testing, participate in CAP surveys, and complete assigned specialized tasks according to protocol and deadlines.
Maintain, organize, and promptly file quality-control and maintenance records so requested information can be retrieved within 15 minutes.
Check and record refrigerator, freezer, incubator, and room temperatures on the appropriate daily charts.
Assist with weekly inventory and supply ordering; maintain adequate stock, log reagents received with dates, lot numbers, and expiration dates, store supplies according to manufacturer specifications, and rotate stock.
Perform venipuncture or bleeding time accurately, explain procedures to patients, and assist when needed.
Ensure specimens are at room temperature before procedures and do not allow specimens to stand long enough to compromise suitability for testing.
Perform STAT orders as requested and report results within one hour of collection or as soon as possible; complete work left by other shifts and minimize held-over testing.
Communicate incomplete assignments or procedures to the next shift to support continuity of work.
Learn new procedures and assignments within an agreed timeframe; maintain knowledge of procedure revisions and advances in the profession.
Adapt to changes in work assignments and, when requested, adjust personal schedule for patient care needs.
Maintain cleanliness and infection-control practices to protect patients, coworkers, and self.
Follow departmental policies, procedures, and procedure manuals; maintain neat, legible, and organized written documents with dates and initials.
Organize work so workflow can be followed by other personnel; take ownership of issues and follow them through resolution.
Communicate regularly with subordinates and supervisors, provide initial non-technical resources for routine problem-solving, and demonstrate practical decision-making and leadership.
Encourage employee participation and empowerment, demonstrating empathy, creativity, and fairness; assist in providing adequate staffing and take charge of the department in supervisors' absence.
Offer innovative solutions that support efficient and effective laboratory services.
Demonstrate service excellence and CARE values: Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Expertise.
Perform other related duties as assigned.