Medical Technologist Nights - US-FL-Wauchula - Medical Technologist

Company: AdventHealth Sebring Wauchula Lake Placid
Location: Wauchula
Posted on: May 16, 2022

Job Description:

Medical Technologist Nights - US-FL-Wauchula

Job Description
DescriptionAll the benefits and perks you need for you and your family:

• Benefits from Day One
• Whole Person Wellbeing Resources
• Mental Health Resources and Support
• Sign-on Bonus
• Relocation Bonus Our promise to you: Joining AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. It's about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that together we are even better. Schedule:--Full Time Shift:--Nights The community you'll be caring for:
  • Faith Based & Mission driven Facility
  • Largest Employer in the County
  • Surrounded by beautiful Lakes, Golf Courses and Florida's oldest State Park
  • Close knit community with a home town family feel
  • 2 hours to just about any beach on either Coast The role you'll contribute: --As a member of the healthcare team, the Medical Technologist/Medical Laboratory Scientist/Clinical Laboratory Technologist is responsible for performing various routine or special clinical laboratory tests in one or more sections of the laboratory using automated equipment, manual testing and microscopic analysis to obtain data for use in diagnosis and treatment of disease. The Medical Technologist will perform various duties of laboratory medicine commensurate with specialties and subspecialties that are performed within the areas assigned, recognizing and resolving technical problems and ensuring test systems and processes are functioning properly before reporting patient test results. Individuals will exhibit professionalism and provide positive patient/customer interactions, while serving as an engaged and productive team player for their work group and organization.-- The Medical Technologist is responsible to have a comprehensive understanding of the theory of all methodologies and quality systems within their scope of service, assess client needs, proactively participate in the implementation of improvement measures, verify test methods and ensure validity of testing to include patient preparation, pre-analytic analytic and post-analytic phases of testing and test results reporting. -- Qualifications The value you'll bring to the team:
    • Follows Department and Hospital policies and procedures
    • Performs assigned work safely adhering to established department safety rules and practices, including infection control techniques and the use of personal protective equipment.
    • Adheres to Laboratory Quality System policies.
    • Performs, documents, monitors, interprets and evaluates quality control testing and QC trends.
    • Summarily reports all quality control and quality assurance findings to laboratory manager or supervisor.-- Reports to laboratory medical director and supervisor immediately and in detail any quality issues that may negatively impact the laboratory.
    • Performs and documents instrument maintenance, calibration, and troubleshoots instrument issues.
    • Performs, monitors, evaluates, and verifies diagnostic laboratory testing in a safe and efficient (timely) manner.-- Takes appropriate action needed to ensure test result accuracy including (but not limited to) appropriate follow-up of critical values, delta and instrument flags, and unacceptable specimens.
    • Recognizes need for and documents additional quality control, maintenance, or specimens prior to releasing test results. Documents all corrective actions and "Consults Supervisor for assistance when necessary".
    • Performs Immunohematology procedures with accuracy and care to ensure safety of blood transfusions.
    • Monitors pending logs and grease board regularly to provide rapid turnaround time The expertise and experiences you'll need to succeed: EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
      • Proof of High School Diploma or Equivalent
      • Bachelor of Science or Associate of Science Degree in Medical Laboratory Technology or related chemical, physical, or biological science LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION OR REGISTRATION REQUIRED:
        • Florida Clinical Laboratory Technologist license in Serology, Microbiology, Clinical Chemistry, Hematology, and Immunohematology This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances.
          
          

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