Medical Technician - Bradenton, FL

Medical Technician – Bradenton, FLExperience a higher standard of care at Blake Medical Center located in Bradenton, Florida just minutes from the Gulf Coast beaches. Our 383-bed acute care facility has been named a nine-time "100 Top Hospital" and a "100 Top Cardiovascular Hospital" by Thompson Reuters, formerly known as Solucient. With a strong commitment to quality care, advanced technology and professional development we make sure our employees are well cared for too.Medical Technician job duties:Performs stat and routine clinical laboratory testing in technical discipline areas in which individual and department are licensed under the direction of a laboratory supervisor, manager or director.Performs duties consistent with written procedures and regulatory requirements.Applies theoretical concepts of laboratory medicine using independent judgement to ensure timely and accurate results.Maintains licensure, competency, and is regulatory scheduled in Blood Bank, Chemistry, and Hematology sections of the laboratory.Performs non-technical duties including, but not limited to specimen collection, processing and referral testing within the department as required.Supports the department in achieving department goals for service, quality, regulatory compliance, financial performance, patient satisfaction, healthy work environment, and integration of intra and inter-departmental activities.Requirements:Nationally recognized certification as a medical technologist, ASCP preferredFlorida State Licensure as a MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIST is required in all areas of Lab preferred, at least 3 areas of the lab is requiredAssociates' Degree in medical technology with formal medical technology training. Bachelor's Degree is preferred.Minimum 3 years of experience as a Medical Technician in a hospital laboratory is preferred. Blood Bank experience is preferred.Critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision in a fast paced environment.MUST be comfortable working alone and covering all areas of lab.Strong team work and collaboration abilities.