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Medical Technologist - evening
AdventHealth New Smyrna
Location Address: New Smyrna, FL
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Work Hours/Shift:
FT/evening
You will be responsible for:
Obtains or receives specimens, performs a variety of standardized tests including advanced and specialized tests using techniques and equipment.
Interprets results as to accuracy, acceptability and critical limits.
Enters data from analysis of medical tests or clinical results into medical record within required timeframes.
Conducts maintenance, performance checks and calibrates instruments in one or more laboratory area.
Recognizes biohazards specimens and processes the specimen accordingly.
Evaluates media, reagents and standards according to established criteria.
Conducts established quality control procedures on analytical tests, instruments, reagents, media and other products.
Evaluates results of quality control, implements corrective action when indicated, and documents action.
Assesses the validity of laboratory results through correlation of data with patient chart information.
Anticipates and recognized errors, responding in an appropriate manner.
Assists with and may supervise training of Medical Technology students and/or new employees
Demonstrates competency in the performance of laboratory procedures as they relate to specific age groups (Neonate, Child, Adolescent, Adult, Geriatric).
Fulfills other position responsibilities on a temporary basis or to expand current duties by updating the position description.
Mandatory CBL compliance
Mandatory Fire training
What You Will Need:
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS REQUIRED:
Computer proficiency required.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS PREFERRED:
Computer proficiency preferred
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
Bachelor’s degree in Medical Technology or a Bachelor’s degree in a related science with approved clinical laboratory scientist training required OR Associate’s Degree with at least two years of experience.
One year hospital experience in a clinical laboratory setting required.
LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION OR REGISTRATION REQUIRED:
Active Florida License as a Generalist Medical Technologist or Specialist Medical Technologist in one or more areas of the Laboratory required, or an Associate degree in Medical Technology
Job Summary:
Under the supervision of the Section Supervisor, the Medical Technologist performs clinical testing in one or more of the following areas of the laboratory: Blood Bank, Microbiology, Serology, Chemistry, Hematology and Urinalysis. Performs a variety of standardized tests including advanced and specialized tests using techniques, laboratory equipment and reports results. Performs quality control, preventative maintenance and calibrates equipment as well as solves equipment problems proactively.
