Medical Laboratory Technologist

1w1 week ago

Tallahassee Memorial Healthcare

Tallahassee, US · Full-time · $58,000 – $72,000

About this role

Tallahassee Memorial Healthcare is a private, nonprofit community-based healthcare system serving a 22-county region in North Florida and South Georgia. It features a 772-bed acute care hospital, Level II Trauma Center, Primary Stroke Center, Level III Neonatal Intensive Care, and Pediatric Intensive Care. The system includes advanced cancer, heart, vascular, orthopedic, and surgery programs, plus a psychiatric hospital and specialty centers.

As a Medical Laboratory Technologist in Core Lab, perform a full range of waived, moderate, and high-complexity testing and report results. Confirm test results' accuracy and precision while reporting findings to pathologists and physicians timely. Utilize complete understanding of testing procedures and theoretical knowledge to interpret results and troubleshoot problems.

Report directly to the Med Lab Manager with no supervisory responsibilities. Join over 6,000 colleagues reflecting community diversity in the region's healthcare leader. Access six residency programs and over 50 affiliated physician practices.

TMH serves as a career destination providing advanced care. Contribute to top programs in the Panhandle amid a supportive, diverse environment. Advance within a system focused on quality laboratory services.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in a laboratory science or medical laboratory technology from an accredited institution
Licensed by the Florida Board of Clinical Laboratory Personnel as a Clinical Laboratory Technologist
Added specialties in clinical chemistry, hematology, microbiology, and/or serology
Knowledge of waived, moderate, and high-complexity testing procedures
Ability to interpret laboratory results accurately
Proficiency in troubleshooting laboratory testing issues
Understanding of clinical laboratory safety protocols
Attention to detail in result reporting and documentation

Responsibilities

Perform a full range of waived, moderate, and high-complexity testing and report results
Confirm accuracy and precision of test results
Report laboratory findings to the pathologist and other physicians on a timely basis
Utilize complete understanding of testing procedures and theoretical knowledge to interpret results
Troubleshoot problems encountered during testing
Process clinical specimens for chemistry, hematology, microbiology, and serology analyses
Maintain laboratory equipment and ensure quality control standards
Calibrate instruments and validate test procedures