Laboratory Technician, Jackson Memorial Hospital, Full Time

About the Role

Laboratory Technician performs technical work in performance of a variety of standardized tests and laboratory procedures in a county clinical or other laboratory.

Responsibilities

• Produces accurate results/outcomes according to age-specific standard operating procedures.
• Matches the patient identifying information on specimens with the work document without clerical/data entry errors, including omissions.
• Demonstrates the ability to coordinate simultaneous series of procedures with accuracy.
• Consults supervisor for additional assignments and follows them to completion.
• Completes patient and quality control procedures within defined time limits.
• Interprets patient and quality control samples of procedures whether they are abnormal or incorrect and takes appropriate action according to protocol.
• Recognizes and documents efforts to resolve equipment and/or procedural problems.
• Participates actively in QA/QI programs of the department.
• Oversees and/or performs preventative maintenance and documents corrective actions taken.
• Prioritizes workload in response to STAT requests according to protocol.
• Learns new procedures and/or assignments within a mutually agreed upon time frame.
• Maintains an appropriate inventory of supplies and keeps working supplies stocked.
• Adapts to modification of work assignments and adjusts personal schedule for the benefit of patient care when requested.
• Demonstrates a concern for cleanliness of self and work area.
• Practices infection control for the protection of the patients, co-workers, and self.
• Maintains current knowledge of written revisions in procedures as well as advances in the profession.
• Offers innovative solutions to allow for efficient and effective delivery of laboratory services.
• Maintains neat, legible, and organized written work documents with appropriate dates and initials.
• Monitors pending work and critical values as per protocol.
• Organizes and performs work according to procedure manual, ensuring workflow can be followed by other personnel.
• Demonstrates behaviors of service excellence and CARE values (Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Expertise).
• Performs all other related job duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School diploma is required.
• Eligible for or possession of a current license as a Clinical Laboratory Technician issued by the State of Florida.
• Completion of an approved ASCP School of Medical Laboratory Technicians or a Certified Laboratory Assistant program.
• Must meet and maintain current all unit-specific and organizational skills/competencies, certifications/licensures, as required by the nursing area.

Experience

Generally requires 0 to 3 years of related experience.

Skills

• Ability to analyze, organize, and prioritize work accurately while meeting multiple deadlines.
• Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form.
• Ability to handle difficult and stressful situations with critical thinking and professional composure.
• Ability to understand and follow instructions.
• Ability to exercise sound and independent judgment.
• Knowledge and skill in use of job-appropriate technology and software applications.