Clinical Laboratory Technologist II - FT - Flex - $20K Sign on Bonus - MHP 24/7 Emergency Care Center

Location: Pembroke Pines, Florida

About the role

Memorial laboratory professionals understand that every specimen and every report are informing diagnosis, treatment and care. We never lose sight of the patient and family who are on the other end of that data, and are depending on us for timely and accurate results. We aspire to the Five Rights of Laboratory Testing: performing the right test on the right patient at the right time for the right indicators leading to the right diagnostic decision.

The level II Clinical Laboratory Technologist is responsible for performing, evaluating, and reporting of 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, highly preferred
• Will include Evenings and Nights 5 days/week with rotating weekends

Responsibilities

• Performs accurate and appropriate testing of specimens received in the laboratory, according to established laboratory protocol and procedures.
• Effectively manages resources such as productivity, supplies, instruments and equipment.
• Plans work and completes job responsibilities in an efficient and productive manner.
• May instruct and observe student technologists.
• Follows established procedures for laboratory quality control, ensures compliance with regulatory requirements, quality standards, compliance activities, and policies and procedures.
• Serves as a resource to laboratory staff and other clinical staff.
• Serves as Charge Technologist.
• Reports test results in a timely manner according to established laboratory protocols.
• Assesses competency of team members.

Requirements

• Minimum of three (3) years’ experience required as a Clinical Laboratory Technologist.
• Intermediate knowledge of laboratory procedures and instrumentation.
• Ability to effectively relate and communicate with internal and external customers.
• Intermediate 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

• Bachelor’s degree (Required). Associate’s degree with five (5) years or more of experience in lieu of a Bachelor’s degree.
• Bachelor’s degree required to assess competency.
• Florida State License as a Technologist (TN License) or Supervisor (SU License) in the area of responsibility.

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%
• Bio hazardous 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%

Shift: Nights