Clinical Laboratory Technologist I (503244)
Follows the laboratorys procedures for specimen handling and processing, test analyses, reporting and maintains accurate and complete records of all testing performed on-site
Maintains records that proficiency testing samples are tested in the same manner as patient specimens
Determines the acceptability of specimens for testing, prepares clinical specimens for testing and identifies specimen related problems according to established SOP guidelines.
Analyzes specimens using approved testing procedures
Reviews, releases test results and follows departments procedure in reporting STATS or Critical results to the interpreting physician per department SOPPerforms and documents Quality Control on reagents, equipment and assays. Recognizes and acts on QC failures by consultation or follow-up with the department Supervisor or Lead technologist regarding courses of action taken to achieve resolution
Documents all corrective actions taken when test systems deviate from the laboratorys established performance specificationsAssists the department in ensuring an efficient workflow operation by reporting existing problems, i.e. problems concerning individual cases, tests, equipment and supplies that may cause significant delay on the workflow process to the department Lead, Supervisor or Director
Prepare stock solutions, reagents and cocktails used in the laboratory as per established SOPs. Tests and evaluates them based on standard criteria and documents all observed resultsEnsures accurate tracking and labeling of reagents, solutions, and supplies
Helps maintain acceptable productivity, TAT and workflow
Maintains laboratory in a clean, functional state, as well as cleaning, performing or scheduling equipment and instrument maintenance/calibration/certification, as required
Demonstrates initiative in making suggestions to improve efficiency and productivity and provides consistent feedback
Attends monthly department and any additional training/educational meetings
Certification: Valid ASCP Certification as a Technologist in Cytogenetics; OR
Valid ASCP, AMT or ABB Certification as a Technologist; ORValid ASCP Certification as a Medical Laboratory Scientist; OR
ASCP Molecular Certification
License: Florida state license to perform laboratory testing as a Clinical Laboratory Scientist
Primary Requirement: Bachelors Degree (or its foreign equivalent) in Medical Laboratory Technology, Clinical Laboratory Science, or closely related field. OR
Alternate Requirement: Bachelors Degree (or its foreign equivalent) in one of the chemical, physical, or biological sciences with the addition of one year of laboratory experience/training/ training course.Please send us your resume via email at candidates (at) placementservicesusa (dot) com with reference #503244. Do not copy and paste your resume in the body email. Please attach it as a Word document. Thank you.