Medical Technologist Microbiology

Job Description Summary

Sign On Bonus: $15K

Position Responsibilities

• Communicates at shift change and follows through on pending orders or problems from previous shift.
• Performs, compiles and documents Quality Control. Reports significant deviations to the manager. Documents corrective action.
• Organizes work to maximize productivity and efficiency.
• Determines specimen acceptability and priority, taking action accordingly.
• Maintains a minimum inventory of supplies/reagents to ensure adequate patient care and sufficient supplies for the oncoming shift.
• Recognize and take corrective action when equipment failure occurs, to minimize delays in patient testing.
• Call and document critical values or alert levels per department policy.
• Follow laboratory policy in regards to standard precautions, wearing of PPE, disposal of biohazardous waste, routine waste and sharps.
• Consult the manager or charge tech to determine the appropriate course of action when unusual situations occur.
• Provides assistance to co-workers and/or works alternative shifts/hours as needed or requested.
• Teach and train staff as assigned. Performs charge tech duties in the absence of the manager.
• Performs competency testing as assigned.
• Addresses instrument flags prior to release of patient results.
• Makes sure to monitor delta checks and takes action accordingly.
• Reviews worklists throughout the shift and addresses pending items.
• Cleans and decontaminates workstation, disposing of specimens, reagents, and confidential information as appropriate.

Qualifications

• Licensed by the State of Florida (or eligible) in appropriate specialties - national certification preferred.
• Education: Commensurate with licensure requirements.
• Experience: 3-5 years in specialty.

Benefits

• Health benefits
• Life insurance
• Long-term disability coverage
• Healthcare spending accounts
• Retail retirement plan
• Paid time off
• Pet Insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee assistance program
• Wellness program
• On-site housing for select positions and more!