Medical Lab Scientist
West Boca Medical Center
Boca Raton, FL
5x8 hrs

Up to $2,500 SOB for qualified candidates, paid over 24 months 

Part Time, Evenings

Position Summary: 

A medical technologist has the appropriate educational background to perform laboratory procedures on neonatal, pediatric, and adult specimens using established and approved protocols that require the broad exercise of independent judgment and responsibility with minimal technical supervision, maintains equipment and records, and performs quality assurance activities related to test performance. Performs a variety of laboratory tests on blood, tissue and body fluids using both automated and manual methods. A technologist performs a broad range of laboratory procedures in one or more areas such as chemistry, hematology, immunology, immunohematology or microbiology. Ensures the delivery of quality laboratory services and accurate, timely reporting of lab test results which meets the standards of practice, established policies and procedures, and applicable laws and regulations at West Boca Medical Center and/or off site at West Boca Emergency Center. A technologist adheres to the legal responsibilities and scope of practice as written by the Board of Clinical Laboratory Personnel, State of Florida. The technologist's role subsumes all aspects of the technician's role. ​

• Functions as Charge Technologist to fulfill responsibilities of the Supervisor when assigned or in absence of Supervisor. ​
• Performs waived, moderate and high complexity laboratory tests according to established procedures. ​
• Analyzes quality control data, makes judgments concerning the results and takes appropriate action to maintain accuracy and precision. ​
• Operates, maintains and troubleshoots equipment according to established procedures to ensure optimal performance, minimum downtime, and minimum delays in test results. ​
• Evaluates and solves problems related to the collection and processing of biological specimens for analysis. ​

Education:

Minimum: Associate degree

License:

Clinical Laboratory technologist

Experience:

Preferred: Experience and/or education should relate to any combination recognized by state of Florida for license as Clinical Lab Technologist. Minimum 1-5 years as a Medical Technologist rotating in technical areas or section in an acute care hospital laboratory. ​

Must successfully pass a color blindness test prior to employment ​

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