Laboratory / Medical Technologist

Gainesville, FL

Full Time

Laboratory

Experienced

SIMEDHealth is currently seeking Part Time and Full Time Laboratory Technologists to work in our busy Gainesville Laboratory. Our laboratory provides chemistry, hematology, immunology, virology and toxicology testing services to the more than 100+ SIMEDHealth providers.

The Laboratory Technologist will rely on knowledge of technical principles, equipment operation and clinical correlation in order to properly perform laboratory procedures and to produce consistent and accurate laboratory results.

Qualified candidates will have:

Florida State License as a Laboratory Technologist in Chemistry, Hematology, and Immunology is required
ASCP Certification as a Medical Technologist is preferred
Minimum 2 years experience in a laboratory health care setting required
Strong problem solving and communication skills, and the desire to be part of a dynamic laboratory team required

The Laboratory Technologist will:

Independently perform laboratory procedures and validate their acceptability
Keep their work area organized, neat, and clean
Prioritize and perform assigned workload and produce acceptable laboratory results in an acceptable time frame
Adhere to policy and procedures relating to safety issues, including but not limited to:
- Infection control
- Universal precautions
- Needle safety
Attend mandatory in-services and other continuing education seminars, workshops, etc. as necessary to maintain licensure requirements and remain current with new technology
Review current and new technology advances to improve clinical service, technical performance, and cost effectiveness
Maintain adequate inventory of supplies for the department
Utilize PPE as appropriate for specific duties
Prepare and package biohazardous waste per guidelines
Troubleshoots instrumentation as required
Calls and/or delivers Critical Value reports as soon as they have been verified
Performs a variety of standardized procedures both automated and manually, using established standards and controls to ensure accurate data and maintains these records systematically
Understands the principles of and competently performs a variety of techniques, using automated analyzers, within the hematology and chemistry departments
Performs quality control and preventative maintenance; and correctly performs analysis and interprets results obtained in an acceptable and accurate manner
Processes specimens for in-lab analysis, and prepares specimens for referral testing
Correctly prepares reagents, controls, and samples for analysis
Aware of all safety protocols of the laboratory and guides others to follow

SIMEDHealth offers a diverse and complete benefits package including health, life, dental, vision, 401(k), profit sharing, paid time off, paid holidays, wellness discounts and more.

SIMEDHealth is an equal opportunity employer. To learn more about SIMEDHealth, please visit SIMEDHealth.com/jobs.

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