Position Summary
A medical technologist has the appropriate educational background to perform laboratory procedures on neonatal, pediatric, and adult specimens using established and approved protocols that require the broad exercise of independent judgment and responsibility with minimal technical supervision, maintains equipment and records, and performs quality assurance activities related to test performance.
Performs a variety of laboratory tests on blood, tissue and body fluids using both automated and manual methods. A technologist performs a broad range of laboratory procedures in one or more areas such as chemistry, hematology, immunology, immunohematology or microbiology.
Ensures the delivery of quality laboratory services and accurate, timely reporting of lab test results which meets the standards of practice, established policies and procedures, and applicable laws and regulations at West Boca Medical Center and / or off site at West Boca Emergency Center.
A technologist adheres to the legal responsibilities and scope of practice as written by the Board of Clinical Laboratory Personnel, State of Florida.
The technologist's role subsumes all aspects of the technician's role.
Position Qualifications (including required licensure / certifications, education and job knowledge / experience)
Minimum :
- Associate degree
- Clinical Laboratory Technologist License
Preferred :
- Experience and / or education should relate to any combination recognized by state of Florida for license as Clinical Lab Technologist.
- Minimum 1-5 years as a Medical Technologist rotating in technical areas or section in an acute care hospital laboratory.
- Must successfully pass a color blindness test prior to employment
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Tenet complies with federal, state, and / or local laws regarding mandatory vaccination of its workforce. If you are offered this position and must be vaccinated under any applicable law, you will be required to show proof of full vaccination or obtain an approval of a religious or medical exemption prior to your start date.
If you receive an exemption from the vaccination requirement, you will be required to submit to regular testing in accordance with the law.
Processes and tests all types of laboratory specimens, reviews and reports lab results, performs operational duties, maintenance, and advanced troubleshooting of laboratory instrumentation and equipment.
Acts as resource to other laboratory personnel. Additional responsibility includes assisting with new equipment validation and implementation, employee training and competency assessment, regulatory compliance responsibilities for CAP, TCJ, AABB or other agencies, and quality assurance, quality control and instrument maintenance.
Education :
Required : Bachelor’s degree from an approved college or university and / or graduate of an accredited school of medical technology, or equivalent such as military training as defined by 42 CFR 493.
1489 or have qualified at the Medical Technologist level by achieving a satisfactory grade on an HHS examination before 2 / 28 / 92 42 CFR 493.
1491. The above meets the required criteria as defined by CLIA regulations for High Complexity testing (42 CFR 493.1489 and 42 CFR 493.1491).
Experience :
Required : 2 years as a medical technologist in acute care facility, or 1 year as a medical technologist in acute facility and a master's degree
Certifications :
Required : Registered with an approved certifying agency (ASCP, NCA, AMT or CSMLS within 12 months of hire). Equivalency evaluation by ECE, NACES or AICE for non-US trained personnel must be completed within 30 days of hire.
Licensure, as required by State.
Physical Demands :