Clinical Laboratory Technologist - Blood Bank - PT - Days - $7500 Sign on Bonus - MHW (Visa Sponsorship available) - Memorial Healthcare System
Pembroke Pines, FL
About the Job
Location:
Pembroke Pines, Florida
Memorial laboratory professionals understand that every specimen and every report are informing diagnosis, treatment and care. We never lose sight of the patient and family who are on the other end of that data, and are depending on us for timely and accurate results. We aspire to the Five Rights of Laboratory Testing: performing the right test on the right patient at the right time for the right indicators leading to the right diagnostic decision.
Summary:
The Clinical Laboratory Technologist is responsible for performing, evaluating, and reporting of technical laboratory procedures on patient specimens for use in the diagnosis and treatment of disease. Follows established procedures to ensure laboratory quality control and compliance with professional standards of practice.
** Experience working in a hospital transfusion service (Blood Bank) required.
- Shift: 6AM-2:30PM, 8 hours/3 days per week.
- Every other weekend required.
Responsibilities:
Performs accurate and appropriate testing of specimens received in the laboratory, according to established laboratory protocol and procedures.Serves as a resource to laboratory staff and other clinical staff as needed.Effectively manages resources such as productivity, supplies, instruments and equipment. Plans work and completes job responsibilities in an efficient and productive manner.Follows established procedures for laboratory quality control, ensures compliance with regulatory requirements, quality standards, compliance activities, and policies and procedures.Reports test results in a timely manner according to established laboratory protocols.
Competencies:
ACCOUNTABILITY, ACCURACY & QUALITY, ANALYSIS AND DECISION MAKING, CLINICAL POLICIES AND STANDARDS, CUSTOMER SERVICE, EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE - LAB, RESPONDING TO CHANGE, SPECIMEN HANDLING, ACCESSIONING, AND PROCESSING, STANDARDS OF BEHAVIOR
Education and Certification Requirements:
Associates: Medical Laboratory Scientist Program (Required)Clinical Lab Supervisor License (SU LICENSE) - State of Florida (FL), Clinical Lab Technologist License (TN LICENSE) - State of Florida (FL)
Additional Job Information:
Complexity of Work: Basic knowledge of laboratory procedures and instrumentation. Ability to effectively relate and communicate with internal and external customers. Basic knowledge of laboratory information systems. Requires critical thinking skills, effective communication skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action. Required Work Experience: No prior work experience required. Other Information: Licensed as Clinical Laboratory Technologist or Clinical Laboratory Supervisor.Additional Education Info: Graduated from a NAACLS accredited program. As required by Florida state licensure.Additional Credential Info: Either license is required. Either Clinical Lab Technologist or Clinical Lab Supervisor Lic. is required
Working Conditions and Physical Requirements:
Pembroke Pines, Florida
Memorial laboratory professionals understand that every specimen and every report are informing diagnosis, treatment and care. We never lose sight of the patient and family who are on the other end of that data, and are depending on us for timely and accurate results. We aspire to the Five Rights of Laboratory Testing: performing the right test on the right patient at the right time for the right indicators leading to the right diagnostic decision.
Summary:
The Clinical Laboratory Technologist is responsible for performing, evaluating, and reporting of technical laboratory procedures on patient specimens for use in the diagnosis and treatment of disease. Follows established procedures to ensure laboratory quality control and compliance with professional standards of practice.
** Experience working in a hospital transfusion service (Blood Bank) required.
- Shift: 6AM-2:30PM, 8 hours/3 days per week.
- Every other weekend required.
Responsibilities:
Performs accurate and appropriate testing of specimens received in the laboratory, according to established laboratory protocol and procedures.Serves as a resource to laboratory staff and other clinical staff as needed.Effectively manages resources such as productivity, supplies, instruments and equipment. Plans work and completes job responsibilities in an efficient and productive manner.Follows established procedures for laboratory quality control, ensures compliance with regulatory requirements, quality standards, compliance activities, and policies and procedures.Reports test results in a timely manner according to established laboratory protocols.
Competencies:
ACCOUNTABILITY, ACCURACY & QUALITY, ANALYSIS AND DECISION MAKING, CLINICAL POLICIES AND STANDARDS, CUSTOMER SERVICE, EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE - LAB, RESPONDING TO CHANGE, SPECIMEN HANDLING, ACCESSIONING, AND PROCESSING, STANDARDS OF BEHAVIOR
Education and Certification Requirements:
Associates: Medical Laboratory Scientist Program (Required)Clinical Lab Supervisor License (SU LICENSE) - State of Florida (FL), Clinical Lab Technologist License (TN LICENSE) - State of Florida (FL)
Additional Job Information:
Complexity of Work: Basic knowledge of laboratory procedures and instrumentation. Ability to effectively relate and communicate with internal and external customers. Basic knowledge of laboratory information systems. Requires critical thinking skills, effective communication skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action. Required Work Experience: No prior work experience required. Other Information: Licensed as Clinical Laboratory Technologist or Clinical Laboratory Supervisor.Additional Education Info: Graduated from a NAACLS accredited program. As required by Florida state licensure.Additional Credential Info: Either license is required. Either Clinical Lab Technologist or Clinical Lab Supervisor Lic. is required
Working Conditions and Physical Requirements:
- Bending and Stooping = 60%
- Climbing = 40%
- Keyboard Entry = 60%
- Kneeling = 20%
- Lifting/Carrying Patients 35 Pounds or Greater = 0%
- Lifting or Carrying 0 - 25 lbs Non-Patient = 60%
- Lifting or Carrying 2501 lbs - 75 lbs Non-Patient = 20%
- Lifting or Carrying > 75 lbs Non-Patient = 0%
- Pushing or Pulling 0 - 25 lbs Non-Patient = 60%
- Pushing or Pulling 26 - 75 lbs Non-Patient = 20%
- Pushing or Pulling > 75 lbs Non-Patient = 0%
- Reaching = 60%
- Repetitive Movement Foot/Leg = 0%
- Repetitive Movement Hand/Arm = 60%
- Running = 0%
- Sitting = 60%
- Squatting = 40%
- Standing = 60%
- Walking = 60%
- Audible Speech = 60%
- Hearing Acuity = 60%
- Smelling Acuity = 40%
- Taste Discrimination = 0%
- Depth Perception = 60%
- Distinguish Color = 60%
- Seeing - Far = 60%
- Seeing - Near = 60%
- Bio hazardous Waste = 60%
- Biological Hazards - Respiratory = 60%
- Biological Hazards - Skin or Ingestion = 60%
- Blood and/or Bodily Fluids = 60%
- Communicable Diseases and/or Pathogens = 60%
- Asbestos = 0%
- Cytotoxic Chemicals = 0%
- Dust = 40%
- Gas/Vapors/Fumes = 40%
- Hazardous Chemicals = 60%
- Hazardous Medication = 0%
- Latex = 20%
- Computer Monitor = 60%
- Domestic Animals = 0%
- Extreme Heat/Cold = 0%
- Fire Risk = 40%
- Hazardous Noise = 20%
- Heating Devices = 60%
Source : Memorial Healthcare System
