Level I - Medical Technologist - $30-40 per hour

Insight Global is seeking a Medical Technologist Level I for a job in Orlando, Florida.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Medical Technologist
• Discipline: Allied Health Professional
• Start Date: ASAP
• Duration: Ongoing
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours, days
• Employment Type: Staff

lient:  Nemours

Position: Medical Technologist -Microbilogy

Location: Orlando

Duration: Perm

Salary:  30-40/hr

Start Date: ASAP

Interview Times-

Hours:  -M-F 9-5:30 rotating weekends (every 3rd 6a-2:30p- Sat and Sund will get the days off during the week M+F)  and holidays 

Must Haves:

Bachelors Degree

6 months exp as a Medical Technologist- (Can include clinicals as a student)- exp interpreting bacterial cultures "reading plates/cultures"

Florida Technologist License- Chemistry , Hematology, Serology, Microbiology, and Immunohematology

Cert- Medical Technologist, ASCP, AAB or AMT

Plus:

Florida Technologist License in Molecular Pathology

Pediatrics experience

Day to Day:

The provision of laboratory services by the performance of clinical laboratory procedures and related tasks for the clinical laboratory and the areas of microbiology and molecular diagnostics.

• Performance of a variety of analytical procedures of moderate to high complexity, using manual and automated methods, and through a variety of clinical laboratory methodologies. In this function, must be able to perform all required calibration, quality control, statistical calculations and other process control and mathematical functions. Associate must also be able to understand concepts of Microbiology including sample collection, transport, sample set up, identification and susceptibility testing of organisms.
• Routinely performs a range of clinical analyses in molecular department by properly utilizing a variety of methodologies and instrumentation according to laboratory policies and procedures and in accordance with all regulatory agency requirements.
• Assists in the development and validation of various complex tests for implementation in the microbiology and molecular department.
• Orders, accessions, statuses and reports results of tests performed on patient specimens, monitoring a variety of critical clinical issues, such as patient identifiers, specimen quality, order appropriateness, etc. In this function, must be able to read and understand a variety of written material such as specimen requisitions, worksheets, patient identification, specimen requirements, etc., whether performing this task manually (e.g., on paper) or through the use of an information system.  Must be able to check and verify information such as patient identification, lot numbers, expiration dates, etc., and act appropriately. Monitors pending logs regularly to provide rapid turn- around time.
• Uses, calibrates and performs troubleshooting and maintenance on laboratory equipment following established procedures, and as assigned by supervisor. Must be able to take responsibility for laboratory equipment performance, as demonstrated by interactions with technical representatives for instrument maintenance, both preventive and repair; must be able to successfully perform start-up and shutdown of complex analytical equipment.  Recognizes need for additional Quality Control, maintenance or repeat testing prior to releasing test results.
• If specifically trained and assigned to specimen collection, collects specimens from patients and others or assists, (e.g., in assisting physicians at bone marrow aspirate collections). Such collections may take place in a variety of environments. Such collections may require entering patient isolation rooms, whereby, associate must follow appropriate infection control procedures.
• Transports specimens as assigned, for example, delivery of Operating Room specimens to anatomic pathology department, following appropriate procedures.
• Reviews technical and administrative procedures as assigned. The medical technologist is responsible for staying informed about section changes, procedure changes and updates, etc. Reviews questions about procedures with section supervisor or designee as needed, informing supervisor when confusion about instructions or procedures exists.
• Handles supply and inventory issues as required/assigned, identifying key technical parameters, such as lot numbers, storage requirements, etc. as required for performance of laboratory procedures. Follows laboratory section inventory procedures (e.g., recording date received, condition when received, checking order forms, invoices, etc.) Retrieves supplies, equipment from storage areas as needed.
• Answers telephone as assigned; in this function, interacts routinely with a variety of individuals, including physicians, and other clinical staff, patients and their families, inspectors, vendors, etc. Must be able to demonstrate good customer service, for example, answering telephone promptly, referring calls appropriately, etc.
• Follows all laboratory and hospital safety policies (including, but not limited to chemical safety, e.g., the laboratory’s Chemical Hygiene Plan, infection control policies, etc.). Must be able to perform functions using personal protective equipment and barrier protection, such as disposable gloves, laboratory goats, shields, goggles, etc. Must be able to handle a variety of hazardous materials, such as chemicals and pathogenic organisms.
• Trains others as assigned (e.g., students, new employees, etc.)
• Participates in department and hospital quality

About Insight Global

Benefits

• Employee assistance programs
• Medical benefits
• Weekly pay
• Dental benefits
• Continuing Education
• Benefits start day 1
• 401k retirement plan
• License and certification reimbursement
• Wellness and fitness programs
• Referral bonus