Medical Technologist, Medical Lab Scientist and Medical Technicians - Health First

Hire on Bonus up to $10,000 and Relocation Assistance may be available

Location- Brevard County, FL 

• Viera Hospital 
• Palm Bay Hospital 
• Holmes Regional Medical Center
• Cape Canaveral Hospital 

Full-time, Part-time, and Per Diem shifts are available! 

Medical Technologist:

To be fully engaged in providing No Harm / Quality, Customer Experience, and Stewardship by: working as a team to maintain responsible attitudes, performing laboratory testing to provide quality results and using resources efficiently. The Medical Technologist is assigned to one or more of the following laboratory sections of responsibility: Blood Bank, Microbiology ( Bacteriology Virology Parasitology Mycology Mycobacteriology Immunology Molecular Diagnostics), Core Lab ( Hematology Coagulation Routine Chemistry Urinalysis), Special Chemistry.

Medical Lab Scientists: 

The Medical Lab Scientist (MLS) performs diagnostic tests in medical laboratory to provide data for use in diagnosis and treatment of disease, ensuring validity and accuracy of test results. Performs clinical laboratory testing of various complexities, while engaging in no harm, high-quality, consumer-centric experience, and stewardship by working as a member of Health First’s clinical team. 

Medical Technicians: 

To be fully engaged in providing Quality / No Harm, Customer Experience, and Stewardship by working as a team to maintain responsible attitudes, performing laboratory testing to provide quality results, and using resources efficiently. Performs high complexity testing under direct supervision unless the technician meets the minimum qualification set forth by the state and CLIA regulations. This Medical Technician is assigned to one or more of the following laboratory sections of responsibility: Blood Bank, Microbiology (Bacteriology Virology Parasitology Mycology Mycobacteriology Immunology Molecular Diagnostics), Core Lab (Hematology Coagulation Routine Chemistry Urinalysis), Special Chemistry.

• As required for Medical Technologist licensure by State of Florida and in accordance with CLIA guidelines.
• Appropriate certification by the ASCP or other similar accrediting agencies preferred.
• Must be willing and able to work with bio-hazardous/toxic materials following OSHA guidelines.
• Excellent human relations skills
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Strong computer skills.
• Knowledge of quality assurance and quality control procedures.
• Must be able to work weekends and holidays when needed.
• May be required to take call.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Visual acuity and manual dexterity to perform clinical/technical tasks.
• Must pass color blindness test.
• Must be able to lift 10-20 pounds unassisted.
• Must be able to stand for extended periods (2-3 hours)
• Must be able to sit and operate a computer.

MENTAL DEMANDS:

• Must be able to function in a highly stressful environment.
• Responsible for problem solving situations.
• Able to make independent decisions.
• Competent and confident in interpretation of all tests performed in the section.

Medical Lab Scientists Qualifications Required: 

• Education: Bachelor of Science degree in Medical Lab Science, Clinical Laboratory Science, or any related field, as outlined by CLIA. 
• Licensure: Medical Technologist licensure by State of Florida and in accordance with CLIA. 
• Certification: NA 
• Work Experience: NA 
• Work Experience in lieu of Education: NA 
• Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Must pass color blindness test, proficient in required computer applications, work autonomously with minimal supervision, strong skills in critical thinking, prioritization and organization of tasks, communication skills (written and verbal in English). 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Majority of time involves sitting or standing; occasional walking, bending, stooping.
• Long periods of computer time or at workstation.
• Light work that may include lifting or moving objects up to 20 pounds with or without assistance. 
• May be exposed to inside environments with varied temperatures, air quality, lighting and/or low to moderate noise. 
• Communicating with others to exchange information. 
• Visual acuity and hand-eye coordination to perform tasks. 
• May require travel to various facilities within and beyond county perimeter; may require use of personal vehicle.

Medical Technicians Qualifications Required:

• As required for Medical Technician licensure by State of Florida and in accordance with CLIA guidelines.
• Appropriate certification by the ASCP or other similar accrediting agencies preferred.
• Must be willing and able to work with bio-hazardous/toxic materials following OSHA guidelines.
• Excellent human relations skills 
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Strong computer skills.
• Knowledge of quality assurance and quality control procedures.
• Must be able to work weekends when needed.
• May be required to take call

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Visual acuity and manual dexterity to perform clinical/technical tasks.
• Must pass color blindness test.
• Must be able to lift 10-20 lbs unassisted.
• Must be able to stand for extended periods (2-3 hours)
• Must be able to sit and operate a computer.

MENTAL DEMANDS:

• Must be able to function in a highly stressful environment.
• Responsible for problem solving situations.
• Able to make independent decisions.
• Competent and confident in interpretation of all tests, authorized by the medical director and for which training and competencies are documented, performed in the section.