Medical Technologist Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Baccalaureate Degree in Medical Technology, Medical/Clinical Laboratory Science, or health-related field.
• Completion of a clinical laboratory training program is required.
• Applicants with a Baccalaureate Degree in Biology or Chemistry with completion of a clinical laboratory training program or clinical laboratory experience will be considered in the appropriate field of study (i.e. Microbiology).
• Must have successfully completed an accredited Medical Laboratory Technologist/Technician program or similar.
• Must be capable of producing accurate results under time constraints, multi-tasking, and performing in a fast-paced and changing environment.
• 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.
• Medical Technologists are required to have working knowledge of methods, instrumentation, and principles of all testing as appropriate to assigned work areas based on individual departmental competency checklists.
• Must have adequate use of both hands and be able to work with arms above shoulder level.
• Must be able to distinguish color if required.
• Must be able to work irregular hours (rotating shifts, evening, and nights) if required by work area.
• 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; be able to work with immunosuppressed patients (i.e., transplant program, Oncology).
• Must be able to tolerate occasional presence of chemical vapors from formaldehyde, acids (rarely), 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.
• This position requires a Molecular Technologist Florida License.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a clinical lab setting is preferred.
• Medical Technologist/Medical Laboratory (American Society of Clinical Pathologists) certification or equivalent is preferred.
• One year of experience is preferred as appropriate to assigned work area.

Responsibilities

• Perform STAT and routine moderately and highly complex clinical laboratory testing on biological specimens, using both manual methods and automated analyzers.
• Report valid and accurate patient results in a timely manner.
• Interact with physicians, nurses, and other allied health individuals in a helpful manner for coordinating testing, correlating results, and promoting understanding of test availability.
• Participate in operational support activities necessary to maintain and optimize testing capabilities.
• Focus on NGS testing for clients, which may include DNA/RNA extraction, PCR based tests, NGS for internal clients, and other testing as needed for the lab.

Benefits

• Multiple medical plan options.
• Delta Dental or reimbursement account for flexible coverage.
• Affordable vision plan with national network.
• HSA and FSAs for eligible expenses.
• Competitive retirement package to secure your future.
• Continuing education and advancement opportunities.