Lab Technician - Full Time

About the Role

Performs accurate and reproducible results of routine and complex manual and automated testing as ordered by the physician, producing results in a timely manner.

Responsibilities

• Performs and understands quality control programs including evaluation of values, documentation of errors and corrective action, and the maintenance of records in the appropriate logs.
• Performs and records scheduled equipment maintenance, troubleshooting of equipment problems, and provides immediate notification to department supervisor in the event of any malfunctions.
• Recognizes normal and life-threatening results and follows protocol for notification of results to the ordering physician along with complete and legible documentation on worksheets and in the LIS.
• Proficient operation of the LIS and other computer-related programs. Maintains competency with changes and upgrades to each system.
• Participates in Proficiency Testing programs in addition to other departmental quality assurance programs.
• Comprehends the importance of specimen integrity and recognizes any events that may compromise the quality of testing and reporting of results.
• Consents to assume other duties as required by department supervisor.

Work Environment & Physical Demands

• Lifting: Must be able to lift above shoulder height up to 10 lbs. as needed. In addition, must be able to lift up to 30 lbs. on a daily basis, multiple times a day replacing instrumentation reagents. For items weighing more than 30 lbs., a dolly/cart must be utilized.
• Pushing/Pulling: Must be able to push/pull up to 30 lbs. on a daily basis. For items weighing more than 30 lbs., a dolly/cart must be utilized.
• Carry weight, lift: Must be able to carry reagents to instrumentation weighing up to 30 lbs. on a daily basis. For items weighing more than 30 lbs., a dolly/cart must be utilized.
• Bending/Twisting/Stooping: Must be able to bend/twist/stoop to replace reagents, remove instrumentation waste, file racks of specimens, and in storing supplies.
• Sitting/Standing: Must be able to constantly stand and walk for several hours in duration. Sitting is appropriate based on workload volume and particular testing being performed (e.g., microscopic work).
• Smells: Ability to tolerate strong odors when disposing of specimens or reagents.
• Dexterity: Must be able to perform a large amount of repetitive hand movements by utilizing computers and opening/closing specimen containers.
• Travel: Based on staffing needs, staff may be required to commute to other regional laboratories to provide laboratory coverage, which may also require changing work hours, additional shifts, and/or weekends.

Requirements

• Associate in Science degree in Medical Laboratory Technology or a related science along with the successful completion of an approved formal training program in Medical Technology.
• Active State of Florida license as a Medical Laboratory Technician.
• Registry with ASCP, AMT, or AAB is a plus.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in a clinical laboratory setting involving the analysis of blood, tissue, and body fluids utilizing automated equipment and specialized instrumentation while performing numerous complicated tests simultaneously and accurately interpreting the results.