Clinical Laboratory Technologist - FT - Nights - $20K Sign on Bonus - MHM

About the Role

The entry level Clinical Laboratory Technologist is responsible for performing, evaluating, and reporting technical laboratory procedures on patient specimens for use in the diagnosis and treatment of disease. Follows established procedures to ensure laboratory quality control and compliance with professional standards of practice.

Experience as a generalist is highly preferred. This position operates 5 days per week.

Responsibilities

• Reports test results in a timely manner according to established laboratory protocols.
• Performs accurate and appropriate testing of specimens received in the laboratory, according to established laboratory protocol and procedures.
• Plans work and completes job responsibilities in an efficient and productive manner.
• Effectively manages resources such as productivity, supplies, instruments, and equipment.
• Follows established procedures for laboratory quality control, ensures compliance with regulatory requirements, quality standards, compliance activities, and policies and procedures.

Requirements

• Basic knowledge of laboratory procedures and instrumentation.
• Ability to effectively relate and communicate with internal and external customers.
• Basic knowledge of laboratory information systems.
• Requires critical thinking skills, effective communication skills, decisive judgment, and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree (Required).
• Clinical Lab Technologist License (State of Florida).
• No prior work experience required.

Competencies

• Accountability
• Accuracy & Quality
• Analysis and Decision Making
• Clinical Policies and Standards
• Customer Service
• Equipment Maintenance - Lab
• Responding to Change
• Specimen Handling, Accessioning, and Processing
• Standards of Behavior

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements

• Bending and Stooping: 60%
• Climbing: 40%
• Keyboard Entry: 60%
• Kneeling: 20%
• Lifting or Carrying 0 - 25 lbs Non-Patient: 60%
• Lifting or Carrying 25.01 lbs - 75 lbs Non-Patient: 20%
• Pushing or Pulling 0 - 25 lbs Non-Patient: 60%
• Pushing or Pulling 26 - 75 lbs Non-Patient: 20%
• Reaching: 60%
• Repetitive Movement Hand/Arm: 60%
• Sitting: 60%
• Squatting: 40%
• Standing: 60%
• Walking: 60%
• Audible Speech: 60%
• Hearing Acuity: 60%
• Smelling Acuity: 40%
• Depth Perception: 60%
• Distinguish Color: 60%
• Seeing - Far: 60%
• Seeing - Near: 60%
• Biohazardous Waste: 60%
• Biological Hazards - Respiratory: 60%
• Biological Hazards - Skin or Ingestion: 60%
• Blood and/or Bodily Fluids: 60%
• Communicable Diseases and/or Pathogens: 60%
• Dust: 40%
• Gas/Vapors/Fumes: 40%
• Hazardous Chemicals: 60%
• Latex: 20%
• Computer Monitor: 60%
• Fire Risk: 40%
• Hazardous Noise: 20%
• Heating Devices: 60%
• Moving Mechanical Parts: 60%
• Needles/Sharp Objects: 60%
• Potential Electric Shock: 40%
• Potential for Physical Assault: 20%
• Radiation: 40%
• Wet or Slippery Surfaces: 40%

Schedule

Shift: Nights

5 days per week.