Laboratory Medical Technologist - Blood Bank

## Laboratory Medical Technologist - Blood BankApplylocations: US-FL-Daytona Beachtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: JR104911Day (United States of America)Laboratory Medical Technologist - Blood BankThis Medical Technologist provides timely and courteous service to patients, physicians, and hospital staff by performing laboratory analyses accurately and efficiently on newborn, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patients. Uses sophisticated instruments, equipment, methods and techniques to aid in the diagnosis and treatment of disease. Detects unusual conditions and assumes responsibility for problem solving.- Bachelor’s degree in Medical Technology or related laboratory science from an accredited institution. Hospital based, formal internship required. - State of Florida Technologist License; Certification with American Society of Clinical Pathologists or equivalent. - Completion of 4-6 week orientation period is required. - Performs routine procedures and techniques on newborn, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients in chemistry, microbiology, hematology, blood bank or other areas of the clinical or anatomical laboratory. - Performs quality control with each test and/or instrument to check accuracy and reproducibility. - Reviews and evaluates the validity of test results. Accurately records and reports results to include phoning Stat, timed, and panic values. - Performs routine maintenance and calibration of instruments; recognizes malfunctions and performs troubleshooting. - Collects, receives and prepares specimens for analysis; processes and prepares specimens for reference laboratories. - Stocks and prepares solutions, reagents or test media following laboratory procedures and formulae. - Assists in instructing, training, or supervising new or less skilled lab personnel. Time permitting, helps other techs with their work, and may direct the daily activities in the absence of the Supervisor. - Performs various clerical duties; recording and phoning reports; answering telephones and statistcs, etc. - Develops an awareness of new techniques, procedures, and instruments. Participates in continuing education and general laboratory meetings. - Maintains a clean, hazard free work environment; observes and practices safety and hazard precautions. - Performs other related duties as assigned. #J-18808-Ljbffr