Medical Technologist

Bachelor’s degree in a biological science or related scientific field from an accredited college or university
One (1) year of Medical Technologist experience or an equivalent combination of education, certification, training and/or experience
Valid and current Florida Clinical Laboratory Technologist license in Immunohematology or Blood Banking
Knowledge of and ability to read technical procedures and governmental regulations
Ability to organize work for timely completion
Ability to follow complex oral and written instructions
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing
Ability to read, write and speak English effectively
Ability to establish and maintain effective and cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work
Skill in operating office equipment
Basic computer skills including Microsoft Office applications
Ability to travel up to 10% of the time
Ability to commute with personal transportation
Ability to report to work during a disaster, public health emergency or other catastrophic event.

Accepts, verifies and processes incoming blood and blood components or samples
Performs and interprets various testing procedures on donor and patient specimens as well as blood products, repeating tests where appropriate
Maintains and monitors required records and files, written or electronic
Performs quality control, equipment maintenance and calibration as required
Identifies and resolves potential patient care issues related to transfusion
Provides oversight and direction of Lab Assistants and Lab Technicians as required
Utilizes computer system to obtain necessary data and to record test results
Participates in the ongoing monitoring for each testing process to identify errors or potential problems leading to errors
Participates in an on-call rotation
Performs the essential functions of the Lab Technician and Lab Assistant as needed.

No preferred qualifications provided.