Medical Technologist - Microbiology

Job Description

Lower Keys Medical Center (LKMC) is a comprehensive 167-bed, Joint Commission accredited, regional healthcare resource committed to the delivery of consistent quality services in a safe and responsible manner that meet the needs of patients, Physicians, employees and our community; and to the maintenance of an environment that encourages individual development, teamwork and pride with compassion and respect for each person. As the community's only hospital LKMC offers 24/7 access to Emergency Room, Cardiology, Orthopedic, Surgical, Physical Therapy and the only hospital in the Florida Keys that offers Labor and Delivery services.

LKMC has a partnership with the world class medical facility--Mount Sinai Medical Center in Miami Beach, FL--for the cardiac services and other advanced care it provides.

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Position Responsibilities:

• Performs manual and automated routine blood tests.

• Prepares specimens for microscope examination.

• Operates laboratory equipment including centrifuges, dry bath incubators, and blood bank refrigerators. Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.

• Performs a variety of tasks.

• A certain degree of creativity and latitude is expected.

• Typically reports to Supervisor or Manager.

Position Qualifications:

• Requires graduation from an accredited MLT program and passing a national exam given by the Board of Registry of the American Society for Clinical Pathology.

• Must hold current ASCP Medical Lab Tech certification.

• Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field.

Lower Keys Medical Center is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.

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