Medical Lab Technologist
Holy Cross

Employment Type:Full timeShift:Evening Shift

Description:Holy Cross Hospital in Fort Lauderdale, Florida is a full-service, non-profit Catholic hospital, operating in the spirit of the Sisters of Mercy and a part of Trinity Health.

This is a Modified Full-time position working 32 hours a week on the evening shift.
Experience required in all areas of the Lab.

Job Summary:

ASSESSMENT
* Care provided is appropriate to the age of the patients served, as defined in the scope of
service for the associate's area of practice, to include: Neonatal (Birth-4 weeks), Infant
(4 weeks-1 year), Toddler (1-3 years), Pre-School (3-6 years), School Age (6-12 years),
Adolescent (12-18 years), Early Adulthood (19-45 years), Middle Adulthood (46-60 years),
Later Adulthood (Over 61 years).

* Demonstrates the ability to obtain information and interpret information in terms of the
patients needs.

* Demonstrates appropriate knowledge of growth and development.

TECHNICAL SKILLS
Performs technical procedures in assigned department. Recognizes
documents and attempts to eliminate technical problems and organizes work to achieve
accurate reproducible results in minimum time.

* Demonstrates competent technical abilities in all assigned procedures.

* Maintains neat, legible and organized written records with minimal clerical/data entry
errors, including errors of omission.

* Recognizes problems (to include technical, instrumental, and physiological) during
testing, records problem, discusses problem and solution with supervisor.

* Accurately assesses the workload throughout the shift to assure time is properly spent on
the highest priority procedures and is able to shift priorities if work flow changes.

* Maintains a clean, organized work area. Accurately assesses supply inventory levels and
acts to assure that adequate short term and long term needs will be met.

* Special projects (QA studies, procedures updates, etc.) are completed within the agreed
upon time period and are done as instructed, requiring minimal modification.

* Effectively supervises routine operation of others as requested by the supervisor.

* Demonstrates good judgement in handling situations not covered by written or verbal
instructions.

* Utilizes all appropriate computer functions (both HIS and LIS Systems) in an optimal
fashion. Actively seeks to be informed regarding computer procedures.

* Technologist with AA/AS works in more than one clinical area (Chemistry, Microbiology,
Blood Bank, Hematology) at least on shift per month.

* May assume charge duties of the department.

QUALITY ASSURANCE
Maintains knowledge of the quality control and proficiency survey
programs. Detects and reacts to out-of-range controls and equipment malfunctions.
Documents all corrective action to ensure accurate and reproducible test results.

* Prepares and uses proper controls and/or standards for all tests performed. Records data
and follows specified guidelines dealing with course of action for out of range results.

* Correlates data (clerical or technical) and monitors test results for reasonableness.
Detects discrepancies and takes appropriate action.

* Performs and documents scheduled and unscheduled equipment maintenance within expected
time frame.

* Recognizes and troubleshoots most equipment malfunctions without assistance, using
control/patient results and equipment performance as a guide.
$10K Sign On Bonus for this Full Time

2nd Shift

Position Purpose

As a Medical Technologist, you will work in a collaborative environment to deliver excellent patient care under the direction of a licensed clinical professional in a clinic or practice environment. A Lab Technologist works to analyze a variety of biological specimens.

What you will do:

• Recognizes problems (to include technical, instrumental, and physiological) during testing, and notifies supervisor in timely fashion.
• Discusses workstation workload with supervisor periodically through the shift to assure that time is properly spent on procedures with highest priority.
• Maintains a clean, organized work area. Accurately assesses supply inventory levels and acts to assure that adequate short term and long term needs will be met.
• Always follows the written procedure protocols to assure consistent and accurate results.
• Demonstrates good judgement in handling situations not covered by written or verbal
• Utilizes all appropriate computer functions (both HIS and LIS Systems) in an optimal fashion.
• Actively seeks to be informed regarding computer procedures.
• Responsible for performing scientific testing on samples and reporting results to physicians
• Conducts blood tests for transfusion purposes; may draw blood from patient's finger, ear lobe, or vein observing principles of asepsis to obtain blood samples.
• Develops and maintains cell/tissue cultures for testing purposes, as appropriate; isolates and identifies specimens, using advanced laboratory technique

Minimum Qualifications:

• Education: BS Medical Technology
• License/Certification: AABB certification required and lic in all 5 areas of the Lab
• Minimum Exp required: 3 years blood bank exp in a hospital setting
• Additional Skills: flex to work every other or every third weekend

Position Highlights and Benefits:

Comprehensive benefit packages available, including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, 403B, and education assistance

We serve together in the spirit of the Gospel as a compassionate and transforming healing presence within our communities

We live and breathe our guiding behaviors: we support each other in serving, we communicate openly, honestly, respectfully, and directly, we are fully present, we are all accountable, we trust and assume goodness in intentions, and we are continuous learners communicate openly, honestly, respectfully, and directly, we are fully present, we are all accountable, we trust and assume goodness in intentions, and we are continuous learners

Ministry/Facility Information:

U.S. News & World Report, the global authority in hospital rankings and consumer advice, has named Holy Cross Health as a 2022-2023 High Performing hospital for eight conditions. This is the highest award a hospital can earn for U.S. News' Best Hospitals Procedures & Conditions ratings.

Legal Info:

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation. Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve. Trinity Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law.

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