Medical Laboratory Technologist

About the Role

The Medical Technologist performs all laboratory procedures promptly, accurately, and reliably according to established company and departmental policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Maintain standards in routine and STAT testing.
• Complete work in a timely manner.
• Write legibly when documenting QC, problems, or information.
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment.
• Review communication logs.
• Prepare for shift by gathering needed supplies, such as reagents and plates.
• Perform and document required maintenance on equipment.
• Review calibration and QC prior to testing and resulting.
• Perform calibrations and quality control as needed.
• Review results before releasing.
• Review pendings at the end of shift.
• Follow repeat protocol.
• Review check sheets.
• Perform duties independently with no direct supervision required.
• Inform supervisor of supply inventory.
• Understand all laboratory policies and procedures.
• Date and initial reagents that are put "in use".
• Identify at least one location of a fire extinguisher.
• Read and interpret a curve.
• Read and understand a Levy-Jennings Chart.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Medical Technology, Chemistry, Biology, or a related life science.
• Florida State Licensure.
• Ability to pass a visual discrimination assessment.

Work Environment

• Medium work involving lifting up to 50 pounds and/or carrying objects weighing up to 25 pounds.
• Responsible for lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling objects.