Glenmary Freestanding ED/UC Medical Technologist (MLT)

About the position

Baptist Health's Innovative concept of a Freestanding Emergency Department & Urgent Care is opening a new location in the Glenmary area. Anticipated to open in Mid 2025, we are in the early process of finding those individuals who are ready to take the next step in their career and join the growth of Baptist Health! Hiring MULTIPLE MLT positions. FT & PT as well as WOW for the following shifts are available: Days 7a-7p, Nights 7p-7a.

Responsibilities

• Performs and interprets technical procedures in assigned departments according to approved policies and procedures within established turn around times.
• Maintains required documentation in accordance with guidelines established by regulatory agencies and according to laboratory policy.
• Performs testing and records test results correctly either manually or in the computer system.
• Reviews and checks work in accordance with laboratory policy.
• Communicates to physicians, nurses and other hospital staff any lab critical values according to policy.
• Performs all automated and manual test procedures according to the procedure manual.
• Reports results within established turn-around-times.
• Demonstrates the ability to analyze quality control on all tests performed for accuracy. Records the results and notifies the supervisor of any results outside of the established goals.
• Demonstrates the ability to perform preventative maintenance and start-up procedures for instruments in the laboratory.
• Monitors and receives supplies into the department according to established procedures, storing them appropriately. Notifies supervisor whenever the level of supplies appears to be low.
• Follows all safety and infection control policies.
• Participates in continuing education each year.
• Performs at an acceptable pace to ensure the prompt reporting of accurate patient results.
• Exhibits a professional image using positive interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrates good judgment.
• Annually completes competency validation, mandatory safety programs and OSHA requirements.
• Maintains good rapport with co-workers, nurses, physicians, patients and their families.
• Demonstrates understanding of all policies and procedures or asks appropriate questions.
• Effectively utilizes knowledge.
• Participates in Laboratory Quality Assurance programs.
• Performs all other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Requirements

• A minimum of a two-year diploma or equivalent in any biological science or chemical science from an accredited/approved educational institution and successful completion of the Medical Laboratory Technology training program which includes Blood Banking (Immunohematology), Chemistry, Hematology, and Microbiology.
• Certification as an MLT by the ASCP or AMT within 6 months of hire.