Left arrow iconBack to search

Laboratory Medical Technologist - Chemistry

Halifax Health
Posted 3 months ago, valid for 8 days
Location

Daytona Beach, FL 32115, US

Salary

Competitive

Contract type

Full Time

By applying, a Halifax Health account will be created for you. Halifax Health's Privacy Policy and Terms & Conditions will apply.

SonicJobs' Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy also apply.

Sonic Summary

info
  • The Laboratory Medical Technologist position requires a Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology or a related field, along with a state license and certification.
  • Candidates should have at least 1-2 years of relevant experience, including a formal hospital-based internship.
  • The role involves performing laboratory analyses across various patient age groups and ensuring the accuracy of test results through quality control measures.
  • The salary for this position is competitive, reflecting the skills and experience of the applicant.
  • The technologist will also assist in training less experienced staff and participate in continuing education to stay updated on new laboratory techniques.
Day (United States of America)

Laboratory Medical Technologist

This Medical Technologist provides timely and courteous service to patients, physicians, and hospital staff by performing laboratory analyses accurately and efficiently on newborn, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patients.  Uses sophisticated instruments, equipment, methods and techniques to aid in the diagnosis and treatment of disease.  Detects unusual conditions and assumes responsibility for problem solving.  

- Bachelor’s degree in Medical Technology or related laboratory science from an accredited institution.  Hospital based, formal internship required.    

- State of Florida Technologist License; Certification with American Society of Clinical Pathologists or equivalent. 

- Completion of 4-6 week orientation period is required.   

- Performs routine procedures and techniques on newborn, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients in chemistry, microbiology, hematology, blood bank or other areas of the clinical or anatomical laboratory.

- Performs quality control with each test and/or instrument to check accuracy and reproducibility.

- Reviews and evaluates the validity of test results.  Accurately records and reports results to include phoning Stat, timed, and panic values.

- Performs routine maintenance and calibration of instruments; recognizes malfunctions and performs troubleshooting.

- Collects, receives and prepares specimens for analysis; processes and prepares specimens for reference laboratories.

- Stocks and prepares solutions, reagents or test media following laboratory procedures and formulae.

- Assists in instructing, training, or supervising new or less skilled lab personnel.  Time permitting, helps other techs with their work, and may direct the daily activities in the absence of the Supervisor.

- Performs various clerical duties; recording and phoning reports; answering telephones and statistcs, etc.

- Develops an awareness of new techniques, procedures, and instruments.  Participates in continuing education and general laboratory meetings.

- Maintains a clean, hazard free work environment; observes and practices safety and hazard precautions.

- Performs other related duties as assigned.  




Learn more about this Employer on their Career Site

Apply now in a few quick clicks

By applying, a Halifax Health account will be created for you. Halifax Health's Privacy Policy and Terms & Conditions will apply.

SonicJobs' Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy also apply.