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SIMEDHealth is currently seeking a Full Time Laboratory Technologist for our Laboratory Division in our Gainesville, FL office. Under the supervision of the Laboratory Division Manager or the Lead Clinical Laboratory Technologist, the Laboratory Technologist will be responsible for the performance of clinical laboratory procedures including routine and stat requests. The Laboratory Technologist will maintain an in depth 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 possess the following minimally:
High School Diploma or equivalent REQUIRED
Florida State License as a Laboratory Technologist in Chemistry, Hematology, and Serology REQUIRED
LCMS Toxicology experience PREFERRED
ASCP Certification as a Medical Technologist PREFERRED
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals
Ability to understand and communicate in oral and written form
Ability to problem solve (ie. Troubleshoot equipment malfunction)
Minimum 2 years experience in a laboratory health care setting REQUIRED
The following is a basic list of duties and functions which may be required of you in your position:
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.
