Medical Laboratory Technician

About the role

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.
• Maintain FL MLT license, national certification, and required CEUs.
• Absorb and complete training on new employees in related job duties.
• Show strong interpersonal skills to include effective verbal and written communication.
• Show solid time management with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks.
• Be willing to work at any FCS location to help meet FCS business needs.
• Be willing 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

• Regularly conduct themselves in a professional and respectful manner.
• Comply with all labor laws, workplace policy and workplace practices.
• Bring issues of any forms of workplace harassment, discrimination, or other potential improprieties to the attention of their management or the human resources department.

SCREENINGS

• Background, drug, and nicotine screens.

EEOC

Federal Cancer Specialists & Research Institute (FCS) is committed to helping individuals with disabilities to participate in the workforce and ensure equal opportunity to compete for jobs. If you require an accommodation to submit a resume for positions at FCS, please email FCS Recruitment (Recruiter@FLCancer.com) for further assistance. Please note this email address is intended to request an accommodation as part of the application process. Any other correspondence will not receive a response.

FCS is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.