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Medical Technician - Laboratory Medicine
Health First
Viera , FL 32940
Posted 5 days ago
POSITION SUMMARY:To be fully engaged in providing Quality / No Harm, Customer Experience, and Stewardship by: Working as a team to maintain responsible attitudes, performing laboratory testing to provide quality results and using resources efficiently.*
Performs high complexity testing under direct supervision unless the technician meets the minimum qualification set forth by the state and CLIA regulations. * This employee meets the minimum qualifications set forth by the state and CLIA regulations. * This Medical Technician is assigned to one or more of the following laboratory sections of responsibility: * Blood Bank, Microbiology ( Bacteriology Virology Parasitology Mycology Mycobacteriology Immunology Molecular Diagnostics), Core Lab ( Hematology Coagulation Routine Chemistry Urinalysis), Special Chemistry.PRIMARY ACCOUNTABILITIES:Quality/No Harm: * Complies with the department policies/processes/procedures to provide accurate results, quality products and services with ≤2 errors per year. * Assures valid results as evidenced by zero patient or sample identification errors in the preanalytical, analytical and post-analytical phases of laboratory procedures. * Understands and applies sample quality control and equipment quality control per department policy as measured by review of quality control logs with ≤5 errors per year.Stewardship: * Manages daily workload in a productive manner.Customer Experience: * Complies with "I CARE" values as measured by no positive disciplinary action per Human Resources Policy 4.01.QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:* As required for Medical Technician licensure by State of Florida and in accordance with CLIA guidelines. * Appropriate certification by the ASCP or other similar accrediting agencies preferred. * Must be willing and able to work with bio-hazardous/toxic materials following OSHA guidelines. * Excellent human relations skills. * Excellent organizational skills. * Excellent communication skills. * Strong computer skills. * Knowledge of quality assurance and quality control procedures. * Must be able to work weekends when needed. * May be required to take call.PHYSICAL DEMANDS:* Visual acuity and manual dexterity to perform clinical/technical tasks. * Must pass color blindness test. * Must be able to lift 10-20 lbs unassisted. * Must be able to stand for extended periods (2-3 hours). * Must be able to sit and operate a computer.MENTAL DEMANDS:* Must be able to function in a highly stressful environment. * Responsible for problem solving situations. * Able to make independent decisions. * Competent and confident in interpretation of all tests, authorized by the medical director and for which training and competencies are documented, performed in the section.