Medical Technologist

Job Title: Medical Technologist - Hematology

Duration: 3 Months (Possible temp to hire)

Location: Deland, FL 32724

Onsite Role

Responsibilities:

• Performs complex medical laboratory tests for diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease following established laboratory policy and procedures under direct supervision.
• Evaluates and interprets laboratory test results.
• Maintains accurate records, laboratory workspace, and laboratory equipment.
• Performs testing on blood, urine, body fluids, or other specimens according to standard operating procedures in the area assigned with close supervision, training, and instruction.
• Analyzes lab results to check for accuracy and ensure promptness of test results utilizing theoretical and working knowledge of good laboratory practices
• Reviews and releases test results into laboratory information system (LIS).
• Identifies, researches, and follows-up on events, deviations or other issues and concerns with specimens and requisitions using academic clinical knowledge.
• Consults with supervisor/manager/designee regarding questionable results or deviations from standard laboratory procedures when appropriate.
• Follows established procedure for reporting urgent results (alert values)
• Performs and documents all QC maintenance and troubleshooting procedures.
• Operates, calibrates, and maintains equipment used in quantitative or qualitative analysis.
• Participates in required Proficiency Testing programs.
• Reviews workflow reports and communicates pending work and any other issues to the next shift.
• Practices infection control, bio-hazardous and safety precautions; keeps work area clean and organized
• Restocks supplies as needed
• Participates in quality improvement programs

Education/Experience:

• 0 to 2 years’ experience - required
• Bachelor’s degree in medical technology, biological sciences, or related field - required
• Current State of Florida license as a technologist in the related specialty - required
• Basic computer skills and proficiency in Microsoft office - required
• Six (6) years plus experience is required to work un-supervised - required
• Certified by a professional laboratory certifying agency (i.e. ASCP, AMT)
• Analyzers that candidates should have experience ADVIA 2120 and Sysmex XN-9100 is plus