Medical Technologist 2, Full Time, Days

Miami, FL • Full-Time • Days

About the Role

A Medical Technologist II is responsible for technical supervision of a unit within a clinical laboratory division such as microbiology, hematology, chemistry, serology, or urinalysis, performing the more difficult tests assigned to the unit. This role includes contact with medical staff to discuss laboratory results and completion of demonstrations for residents or technology students. Some incumbents perform independent work of a comparable level, including completion of complex tests, responsibility for results, re-tests for abnormal or atypical results, and assisting superiors in specialized developmental or quality control work.

Emphasis is on daily technical supervision of technologists and laboratory assistants, ensuring accuracy of results and administrative control of standardized tests performed by manual or automatic methods within the unit. Work is performed under general supervision by a professional superior who evaluates work for professional quality.

Responsibilities

• Produces accurate results and outcomes according to age-specific standard operating procedures.
• Matches patient identifying information on specimens with work documents without clerical/data entry errors or omissions.
• Coordinates 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 or procedures to determine abnormalities or errors and takes appropriate action according to protocol.
• Recognizes and documents efforts to resolve equipment and/or procedural problems; notifies supervisor when necessary.
• Completes routine tasks without direct supervision.
• Oversees and/or performs preventive maintenance and documents corrective actions taken.
• Prioritizes workload in response to STAT requests according to protocol.
• Learns new procedures and assignments within mutually agreed-upon time frames.
• Maintains an appropriate inventory of supplies and keeps working supplies stocked.
• Adapts to modifications of work assignments and adjusts personal schedule for the benefit of patient care when requested.
• Demonstrates concern for cleanliness of self and work area; practices infection control.
• Assumes ownership of issues and follows them to resolution.
• Maintains current knowledge of written revisions in procedures and advances in the profession.
• Offers innovative solutions for efficient and effective delivery of laboratory services.
• Maintains neat, legible, and organized written work documents with appropriate dates/initials.
• Organizes and performs work according to section procedure manual, ensuring workflow can be followed by other personnel.
• Performs other duties not covered above after appropriate notification and training.
• Assists in organizing and directing workflow; communicates regularly with subordinates and supervisor.
• Provides initial non-technical resources in resolving routine problems.
• Demonstrates practical decision-making skills and leadership traits such as empathy, creativity, and fairness.
• Assures employee empowerment and encourages employee participation.
• Prepares and records proficiency testing or performs other specialized tasks according to protocol.
• Takes charge of the department in the absence of supervisors.
• Assists in providing adequate staffing.
• Reviews Quality Control records monthly and takes corrective action as appropriate.
• Reviews all daily QC/PM sheets for completeness when in charge; reviews all PM sheets at the end of the month and files as per department protocol.
• Ensures linearity, instrument correlation, calibrations, and service (PM) are done as per schedule.
• Prepares monthly and weekly schedules as requested by supervisor.
• Assists technologists and other staff members with technical and non-technical questions.
• Assists in the implementation of new equipment and test methodologies for the department.
• Acts on recommendations for improvement; monitors ongoing service indicators to identify and correct poor performance and service.
• Motivates staff and fosters an atmosphere of teamwork.
• Assists in the hiring of new employees; provides initial departmental orientation and job training.
• Trains new employees using standard operating procedures; verifies new employee competency after initial training, at six months, and yearly thereafter.
• Maintains training and competency records up to date.
• Monitors employee performance, productivity, work patterns, and adherence to age-specific laboratory standard operating procedures.
• Assures documentation of unusual situations affecting laboratory operation in daily communication book and notifies supervisor.
• Prepares employee performance evaluations and submits to Assistant Clinical Manager for approval four weeks prior to due date.
• Assists supervisor with disciplinary actions as per protocol.
• Keeps minimum storage of supplies available at all times; orders laboratory supplies.
• Performs duties in all areas of responsibility; interacts with supervisors and other team members to ensure timely, quality patient care.
• Monitors pending work and ensures completion within established turnaround times.
• Communicates shift issues with incoming supervisor or designee.
• Follows departmental policies and procedures at all times.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
• Demonstrates behaviors of service excellence and CARE values (Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Expertise).

Requirements

• Associate's degree in a related field is required; Bachelor's degree in a related field is strongly preferred.
• Valid Florida license as a Medical Technologist in area of specialty is required.
• ASCP Certification is preferred.
• Generally requires 3 to 5 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 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.