Job Description

WE ARE FLORIDA MEDICAL!

Our 459-bed acute care hospital has made excellence in delivering healthcare a priority, and it shows:

• We are home to the Heart Institute of Florida, where our doctors have worked on the leading edge of cardiac care for more than 40 years.
• We are part of the Advanced Neuroscience Network, leading the way in brain and spinal care in Florida.
• We have a comprehensive stroke center that offers fast, effective stroke care for a strong recovery.

At Florida Medical Center, we are committed to delivering the highest quality care possible to each of our patients. We strive to help patients achieve better outcomes, quicker recovery times, shorter hospital stays and ultimately, better health. As a result of our efforts, Florida Medical Center has received numerous prestigious awards and accolades from trusted organizations including the Florida Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA) and the American Heart/Stroke Association.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Essential/stable and growing company with many opportunities for training and advancement within the medical field that all employees and team members (including Full-Time and Part-Time) can benefit from.
• Hourly pay is negotiable based on experience. We offer competitive market pay and opportunities for bonus depending on great work performance
• Comprehensive Employee Benefits: Full and Part Time employees are eligible for various plans for medical, dental, and vision insurance.

Position Summary:

Shift: Days and Every Other Weekend

Responsible for assisting the Laboratory Director in the management and supervision of the laboratory through planning, coordinating, implementing, evaluating and improving the quality of patient care delivered. Expected to maintain confidentiality. Coordinates and facilitates technical activities of the areas managed. Monitors performance quality as required by licensing, accrediting and regulatory agencies. Assists in the daily planning and organization of work activities to achieve maximum efficiency. Maintains teamwork and communication with the physicians, nursing staff, laboratory staff and administration by providing internal and external customer satisfaction and appropriate resource management. Must have knowledge of the medical necessity requirements as defined by CHFA and the HSA compliance plan. Performs moderate complexity and high complexity laboratory testing on clinical specimens (blood, urine, other body fluids and/or tissue). Works only in those laboratory sections consistent with the employee's State licensure. Works routinely in Immunohematology and/or Microbiology as licensed. Participates in training of new staff and of students. Maintains adequate level of supplies to ensure continuity of laboratory activities. Capable of working without direct supervision. Work customarily involves any testing which may require a high degree of theoretical knowledge and technical expertise in licensed area(s).

Qualifications:

Years of Related Experience

• Minimum: 0-1
• Preferred: 2-4

Licensure/Certification/Education (Required):

• Hold a Bachelor's degree in Clinical Laboratory Science, Chemical Science, or Biological Science from an accredited institution, including at least 24 semester hours of academic science (6 hours in biological sciences and 6 hours in chemical sciences). If the degree is from outside the U.S., an equivalency evaluation may be required to meet staff sign-off requirements. Minimum of 3 years as a clinical lab technologist, with at least 1 year of leadership experience preferred.
• Supervisor licensure is encouraged/preferred but not required. The license must cover at least 5 areas, including Clinical Chemistry, Blood Banking (Immunohematology), and Hematology, satisfying the need for a generalist.
• Education: Technical School/2 Years College/Associates Degree
• Good verbal and written communication skills required.
• Basic computer skills required.

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