Clinical Laboratory Technologist I - Microbiology - FT - Days - MRH

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. This role ensures laboratory quality control and compliance with professional standards of practice. The position operates 5 days per week.

Responsibilities

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

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

Requirements

• Associate’s degree (Required).
• Clinical Lab Technologist License (State of Florida).

Additional Job Information

Complexity of Work: Requires 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.

Required Work Experience: No prior work experience required.

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements

• Physical Activities:
  • Bending and Stooping: 60%
  • Climbing: 40%
  • Keyboard Entry: 60%
  • Kneeling: 20%
  • Lifting/Carrying 0 - 25 lbs Non-Patient: 60%
  • Lifting/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%
• Sensory Requirements:
  • Audible Speech: 60%
  • Hearing Acuity: 60%
  • Smelling Acuity: 40%
  • Depth Perception: 60%
  • Distinguish Color: 60%
  • Seeing - Far: 60%
  • Seeing - Near: 60%
• Environmental Conditions:
  • 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%