hospital lab medical technologist - St Petersburg, United States - Next GenHealth Staffing

Description

• Perform accurate and timely laboratory testing and analyze proficiency testing samples according to instructions and complete within the allowable time frame
• Assume responsibility of the department as appropriate in the absence of the supervisor
• Complete all required records/documentation pertaining to patient results
• Perform stat procedures within established turnaround time targets
• Demonstrate the ability to use good judgment and independent thinking in the correlation and interpretation of patient results. (Including performing delta checks, etc.)
• Review pending logs (OSR) and result logs; resolve any outstanding workload or communicate to staff relief
• Take pertinent corrective action when the patient, quality control, standard, calibration and/or proficiency results are not within appropriate guidelines

• Associate's Degree/ Bachelors is required
• A 4 yr Bachelors Degree in Med technology is preferred
• A State of Florida Medical Technologist License is required
• Licensure in one or more clinical specialty areas: (Generalist highly preferred): Blood bank, Serology, Chemistry, Hematology, Microbiology
• Medical Technologist experience in a clinical setting is preferred.
• Minimum 1 year of experience as a Medical Technologist in a clinical or reference lab setting is preferred but new graduates are welcome to apply.
• A State of Florida Medical Technologist License is required. Generalist license (all areas) is required but we will consider applicants licensed in 3 or more of the following areas:

1. Blood bank
2. Serology
3. Chemistry
4. Hematology
5. Microbiology