Med Tech II Microbiology Full Time Days

Up to $15,000 Sign-On bonus based on experience

Summary

Medical Technologist Precisely and accurately performs and evaluates a variety of technical procedures in Blood Bank or Microbiology and at least one other Lab section / location based on State licensure and experience.

Medical Technologist Utilizes all principles of quality control in the performance of laboratory testings according to established DMC and Tenet Healthcare Corporation Standard Operating Procedures (SOP's) and guidelines.

Medical Technologist Adheres to all Federal, State and Regulatory Agency standards (Joint Commission, AHCA, AABB). Medical Technologist Performs and fulfills all HICS (Hospital Incident Command System) responsibilities as directed and needed by the facility in times of emergency / disaster.

Qualifications

Education

Required : Minimum of Associate's Degree in Science or other qualification recognized by the State of Florida for Technologist level licensure

Preferred : Bachelor's Degree

Experience

Completion of an approved course of Clinical Training in Medical Technology. Generalist experience.

Certifications / Licensure / Registration

Medical Technologist II requires Florida licensure.

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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 :