Laboratory - Clinical Laboratory Technologist

About the role

Lake Butler Hospital is a critical access hospital in North Florida providing 24-hour emergency services, inpatient hospitalization, swing bed program, rehabilitation services, outpatient laboratory, and outpatient radiology (X-ray, ultrasound, and CT scan) services to Union County and the surrounding counties. We are devoted to providing all members of our community with premier-quality health care in a compassionate and inviting environment.

We are seeking a knowledgeable Clinical Laboratory Technologist to perform a wide range of medical laboratory procedures requiring technical knowledge and skill, at the request of authorized, licensed providers. The role involves operating laboratory analyzers to provide critical data for use in the treatment and diagnosis of disease, making independent judgement decisions in the reporting of normal and abnormal test results, performing and analyzing quality control data, instructing and mentoring fellow employees, and interacting with nursing and health care practitioners while providing excellent customer service.

Responsibilities

• Obtains and processes blood and/or other specimens from geriatric, adult, adolescent, pediatric, and neonatal patients.
• Logs, accessions, centrifuges, aliquots, and distributes samples to designated areas of the laboratory.
• Makes determinations as to acceptability of samples and completes appropriate specimen rejection forms when necessary.
• Performs clerical duties such as filing, billing, charge reconciliation, and report distribution.
• Answers phones and aids hospital staff, clients, and all patients.
• Maintains accuracy of all reports, records, and test results.
• Completes test request forms and enters all charge information into the hospital and reference laboratory information systems.
• Maintains accurate records of all specimens received or sent out of the laboratory.
• Performs as a medical technologist in areas of licensure by testing acceptable specimens to provide accurate and timely results.
• Understands all instrument functions, calibrations, and quality control needs, as well as troubleshooting.
• Identifies and confirms abnormal test results. Able to solve problems, work independently, and prioritize/organize workflow.
• Assists in developing, maintaining, and modifying procedures and applications.
• Practices universal precautions and makes proper use of personal protective equipment, while maintaining a clean work area.

Requirements

• Associate of Science with licensure as a Medical Lab Technologist (Bachelor of Science preferred).
• 2-4 years in a clinical lab environment (greater than 5 years preferred).

Skills & Knowledge

• Able to learn and retain quickly and precisely, with attention to detail.
• Able to use laboratory equipment and software, and is knowledgeable and self-directed.
• Knowledge of standard laboratory information and practices.
• Extensive knowledge base attained by experience and during prior employment.
• Ability to read, write, and speak to communicate effectively.