Medical Technologist Per Diem Microbiology

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Department:
CC017060 Microbiology

Job Description Summary:

Position Responsibilities:

• Communicates and follows through on pending orders. Generates work lists and addresses pending items.
• Performs, compiles and documents Quality Control. Reports significant deviations to the manager. Documents corrective action.
• Organizes work to maximize productivity and efficiency.
• Determines specimen acceptability and priority, taking action accordingly.
• Maintains a minimum inventory of supplies/reagents to ensure adequate patient care and sufficient supplies for the oncoming shift.
• Recognizes and take appropriate corrective action when equipment failure occurs. Notifies appropriate nursing unit/physician if a delay is expected and reporting results.
• Addresses instrument flags prior to release of patient results.
• Call and document critical values.
• Demonstrates willingness to provide assistance to co-workers and work alternative shifts/hours as needed or requested.
• Teach and train stuff or students as assigned.
• Demonstrates the ability and willingness to assess situation and determines appropriate course of action (cover the accessioning area if the need arises, answering the phone, etc.).
• Communicates and documents any unusual occurrences or deviation from routine operations in the communication log or to the supervisor/manager.
• Able to successfully adjust and adapt to changing circumstances; manages competing demands; changes approach or methods to best fit situations.
• Cleans and decontaminates workstation, disposing of specimens, reagents, and confidential information as appropriate.

Qualifications:

• License/Registration/Certification: Licensed by the State of Florida (or eligible) in appropriate specialties - national certification preferred.
• Education: Commensurate with licensure requirements.
• Experience: 3-5 years in specialty.

Benefits:

We believe in the physical and mental well-being of our employees and are committed to offering comprehensive benefits that fit their personal needs:

• Health benefits
• Life insurance
• Long-term disability coverage
• Healthcare spending accounts
• Retirement plan
• Paid time off
• Pet Insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee assistance program
• Wellness program
• On-site housing for select positions and more!

Degree Requirements:

Certification: