Medical Technologist

Medical Lab Technologist

The Medical Lab Technologist (MT) performs diagnostic tests in medical laboratory to provide data for use in diagnosis and treatment of disease, ensuring validity and accuracy of test results. Performs clinical laboratory testing of various complexities, while engaging in no harm, high-quality, consumer-centric experience, and stewardship by working as a member of Health First’s clinical team.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Performs clinical laboratory testing of various complexities, in a timely and efficient manner using various laboratory equipment, devices or via manual method.
• Complies with all Health First, HF Laboratory policies and procedures, along with all pertinent federal and state accreditation agency requirements.
• Performs quality control on various laboratory tests ensuring its accuracy and validity.
• Assists lab supervisor in performing validation of new tests, equipment, or methodology.
• Performs regular & periodic equipment maintenance on various lab analyzers.
• Shows commitment to meet departmental goals & to continuously improve performance improvement metrics.
• Ability to perform basic computer skills pertinent to job performance.
• Demonstrates the appropriate skill set as determined by the Annual Competency Assessments.
• Availability to meet departmental staffing demands and demonstrates effective time management.
• Communicates effectively within the laboratory, external clinical departments, other healthcare professionals, clients, and customers.
• May be required to obtain laboratory specimens by venipuncture and capillary puncture if needed.
• Cross trains in other departments within the laboratory or performs other lab-related tasks as directed by supervisor.

Work Experience:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Education: Associates degree in Medical Laboratory Science, Clinical Laboratory Science or relevant field as outlined by CLIA.
• Work Experience: None
• Licensure: Medical Technologist licensure in the State of Florida and in accordance with CLIA.
• Certification: None
• Skills/Knowledge/Abilities: Proficient in required computer applications. Work autonomously with minimal supervision. Strong skills in: critical thinking, prioritization and organization of tasks, communication skills (written and verbal in English)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Work Experience: One (1) year in clinical laboratory.
• Certification: MLS(ASCP) also formerly known as MT(ASCP), and/or MT(AAB), MT/MLS(AMT), Specialist Certification by ASCP (SBB, SC, SH, etc.)

Physical Requirements:

• Majority of time involves sitting or standing; occasional walking, bending, and stooping.
• Long periods of computer time or at workstation.
• Light work that may include lifting or moving objects up to 20 pounds with or without assistance.
• May be exposed to inside environments with varied temperatures, air quality, lighting and/or low to moderate noise.
• Communicating with others to exchange information.
• Visual acuity and hand-eye coordination to perform tasks.
• Workspace may vary from open to confined.
• May require travel to various facilities within and beyond county perimeter; may require use of personal vehicle.