Ed Fraser Memorial Hospital is seeking a knowledgeable Medical Laboratory Technologist to join our team on full-time basis. The Medical Laboratory Technologist performs a wide range of medical laboratory procedures requiring technical knowledge and skill, at the request of authorized, licensed providers. Operates laboratory analyzers to provide critical data for use in the treatment and diagnosis of disease. Makes independent judgement decisions in the reporting of normal and abnormal test results. Performs and analyzes quality control data. Instructs and mentors fellow employees. Interacts with nursing and health care practitioners. Provides excellent customer service.

Responsibilities

• Organizes work by matching computer orders with specimen labeling, sorting specimens, and checking specimens’ delivery.
• Maintains quality results by running standards and controls, verifying equipment function through routine equipment maintenance.
• Serves as a technical resource by participating in staff training.
• Identifies and communicates abnormal patient conditions by alerting supervisory personnel.
• Identifies the presence or quality of drugs in the patient’s system.
• Provides test results for patient diagnosis and treatment by operating chemistry equipment.
• Ensures that patient is receiving compatible blood by completing blood typing, antibody screen, and compatibility testing.
• Contributes to a safe and secure environment for patients, visitors, physicians, and co-workers.
• Maintains patient confidence by keeping laboratory information confidential.

 Requirements

• 1-2 years of experience working in a laboratory, required.
• Florida MLT or MT license in Blood Bank, required.
• Associate’s degree in a Laboratory science or medical technology, required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Laboratory science or related field, preferred.
• Ability to read, write, speak and communicate effectively

Salary: COMPETITIVE AND BASED ON EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION