MT - Medical Technologist - Clinical Laboratory (Full Time)

Job Description

Job Description

A $7,500 sign-on bonus is available with a 3-year commitment in full-time status.

Job Duties:

• Contributes to highquality, safe, laboratory practices in service to patients
• Handles and processes specimens, ensuring proper identification and specimen validity
• Performs accurate clinical/diagnostic testing, routine, specialized, and esoteric testing, according to standard operating procedures on human biological samples within the scope of practice of one’s education and training
• Recognizes and resolves problems that result in inaccurate test results, relying on procedures and applying scientific knowledge
• Analyzes, interprets, and reports laboratory results according to protocols and regulatory requirements
• Exercises independent judgement and critical thinking in nonroutine circumstances to solve problems
• Maintains accurate, current, and complete records
• Operates laboratory equipment correctly, performs troubleshooting according to procedures, and explores new solutions as needed to resolve problems
• Communicates effectively to other shifts and interdepartmentally when appropriate, regarding patient and operational issues
• Performs required quality control testing on equipment and reagents; knows acceptable levels of performance
• Documents corrective actions taken for problem resolution, instrument maintenance, or quality control/test performance
• Meets all personnel standards in governing, regulatory, and accreditation requirements for clinical laboratory testing
• Participates in proficiency testing and competency assessments to meet regulatory requirements
• Maintains controlled inventories of reagents and laboratory materials
• Conducts education and training for new personnel, fellows, residents, students, and visitors within the scope of practice of one’s licensure
• Listens, anticipates, and responds to the needs of internal and external customers and strives to meet expectations
• Communicates clearly, accurately, and respectfully with customers and colleagues, ensuring that necessary information is shared
• Notifies management or other key stakeholders of problems or issues, as appropriate
• Works effectively inter or intradepartmentally and with project teams to meet customer needs and organizational goals.
• Participates in quality and process improvement projects
• Attends and participates in continuing education opportunities to maintain relevancy and currency in professional practices and standards
• Applies evidencedbased strategies to the solution of laboratory problems and testing decisions
• Performs phlebotomy when necessary.
• Maintains patient confidentiality per HIPAA guidelines
• All other duties as assigned
Requirements:
• Bachelor’s Degree, Medical or ScienceRelated
• One Year Clinical Laboratory Experience
• Current Florida MT licensure, in good standing
• Good communication and listening skills
• Demonstrate competencies in appropriate areas

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Calhoun Liberty Hospital Association, Inc. is a Drug-Free Workplace under Florida Statute 440.102.