Medical Laboratory Technician

Why Join FCS

At Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute, we believe our people are our strength and we invest in them. In addition to having a positive impact on the people and communities we serve, associates benefit from significant professional opportunities, career advancement, training and competitive wages. Offering competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits packages to include tuition reimbursement, 401-K match, pet and legal insurance.

About FCS

In the past five years, the majority of new cancer drugs approved for use in the U.S. were studied in clinical trials with FCS participation prior to approval. Through our partnership with Sarah Cannon, we are one of the largest clinical research organizations in the United States. Often, FCS leads the nation in initiating research studies and offering ground-breaking new therapies to patients.

Summary

Responsible for performing automated and manual laboratory testing, specimen processing, and reporting results according to established policies and procedures. In addition to testing and reporting, the medical laboratory technician is responsible for performing quality control and quality assurance activities, navigating various computer applications, maintaining equipment to include troubleshooting, training other team members, and assist with other duties as assigned.

Primary Tasks And Responsibilities

• Perform laboratory testing, quality control, quality assurance, analyzer maintenance, and troubleshooting.
• Perform manual and automated testing in accordance with established guidelines.
• Record lab results in the electronic laboratory information system.
• Process and prepare specimens for transport.
• Operate laboratory equipment including centrifuges, dry baths, refrigerators, and freezers.
• Perform scheduled maintenance, clean lab equipment and work surfaces, maintain laboratory logs, and perform proficiency testing.
• Stock and order lab supplies, as needed.

Education/Certifications & Licenses

• Minimum education requirement to successfully perform in role (high school diploma or equivalent being the minimum requirement across all positions within FCS).
• A.A./A.S. degree required.
• State of Florida Medical Laboratory Technician license required.
• National Laboratory Certification required.
• BLS certification preferred.

Experience

• Minimum of one (1) year of experience in a clinical laboratory setting.

Core Competencies, Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Perform proper quality control procedures before proceeding with patient testing.
• Ensure that proper documentation including test report logs, quality control logs, quality assurance forms, equipment records, and all lab procedure and training checklists are completed at the appropriate frequency.
• Maintain adequate inventory of laboratory supplies.
• Place orders according to procurements published ordering cycles.
• Perform technical laboratory procedures, to include proficiency testing with accuracy and precision, meeting the standard of all accreditation/regulatory agencies.
• Initiate troubleshooting procedures when instrument malfunction occurs and contact instrument service vendor, if necessary.
• Comply with established safety guidelines and maintain cleanliness of the laboratory and equipment.
• Complete all duties required to keep laboratory in compliance with state and federal regulatory agencies.
• Always maintain and ensure the confidentiality of all patient and employee information.
• Comply with all Federal and State laws and regulations pertaining to patient care, patient’s rights, safety, billing, and collections.
• Adhere to all FCS and departmental policies and procedures, including IT policies and procedures and the Disaster Recovery Plan.
• Maintain FL MLT license, national certification, and required CEUs.
• Aid in training new employees in related job duties.
• Strong interpersonal skills to include effective verbal and written communication.
• Solid time management with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks.
• Will be expected to work at any FCS location to help meet FCS business needs.
• Will be expected to work overtime when given sufficient notice.

Values

• Patient First – Keeping the patient at the center of everything we do.
• Accountability – Taking responsibility for our actions.
• Commitment & Care – Upholding FCS vision through every action.
• Team – Working together, one team, one mission.

Expectations for all Employees

• Every FCS employee is expected to regularly conduct themselves in a professional and respectful manner, to comply with all labor laws, workplace policy and workplace practices.
• Employees are expected to bring issues of any forms of workplace harassment, discrimination, or other potential improprieties to the attention of their management or the human resources department.