ASCP - MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIST - NIGHTS

About the job ASCP - MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIST - NIGHTS


JOB RESPONSIBILITIES-

• You will perform all approved laboratory procedures in assigned areas of licensure, which may require a high degree of theoretical knowledge and technical expertise in licensed areas
• You will be empowered to exercise independent judgment under minimum to moderate degree of supervision.
• You will demonstrate skills in performing routine procedures, interpreting results and taking appropriate actions when necessary, organizing workload to achieve efficiency and report results in a timely manner according to patient needs.
• You will exercise judgment to determine the acceptability or rejection of results according to standards set for tests, and request assistance when needed from more experienced medical technologists or technical manager.
• You will perform, record, and document corrective action when quality control results are not within defined limits and adhering to the established policies, procedures and CAP proficiency guidelines.
• You will follow best practice methodologies prescribed, demonstrating your skill and ability to following laboratory compliance policies and procedures.
• You will ensure that the proper operation for high-quality test performance is achieved by performing daily maintenance, while ensuring an awareness of supply stock and replenishing methods.

• You will practice infection control by careful hand washing and by wearing personal protective equipment, for the safety of patient and self, while maintaining a well-kept work area.

• A 2 Year/Associate Degree is required
• A 4 Year/Bachelor's Degree in Medical Technology is preferred
• Less than 1 year of experience as a Medical Technologist
• A State of Florida Technologist License is required (Notes from Recruiter: Due to the Florida Department of Health being behind on license processing, we are only able to consider candidates who have fully applied. Please ensure that they aren't waiting to finish and that they are truly waiting to receive the license. That being said- having the license presently is preferred.)
  • Technologist License in one or more clinical specialty areas: (Generalist highly preferred)
  • Blood bank
  • Serology
  • Chemistry
  • Hematology
  • Microbiology