General Lab, Lead Medical Technologist, All Shifts - Collaborative Environment

Position & Client Overview:

A well-known prestigious hospital network with locations across the northern portion of Florida seeks Lead General Lab Medical Technologists for their large and high volume hospital in Ocala, FL. All shifts are available.

Salary: $55,000-90,000

The benefits of working at this new facility include medical, dental, and vision insurance, tuition reimbursement, short- and long-term disability, life insurance, PTO, retirement benefits, and so much more.

This area of north central Florida is known as the horse capital of the world with about 600 horse farms and a large number of horse-related attractions, events and activities. It has a lovely walkable historic downtown peppered with restaurants and boutiques. Enjoy year-round outdoor activities such as pristine natural areas and freshwater springs. It is also a lower cost of living area. Why wouldnt you apply today?

Job Summary:

Discover the presence or absence of disease and provide data that help physicians determine the best treatment for the patient. Specialty areas of laboratory medicine include clinical chemistry, hematology, transfusion services, clinical immunology, clinical microbiology, serology and the emerging field of molecular diagnostics.

Skill Requirements:

• Calibrate, operate, troubleshoot and maintain the equipment
• Dexterity and good eye-hand coordination are required to collect and prepare specimens
• Lab safety and infection prevention is of paramount importance

Responsibilities may include but not be limited to:

• Performing testing in any and/or all of the following areas of the lab: clinical chemistry, hematology, transfusion services (blood bank), clinical immunology, clinical microbiology, serology, and the emerging field of molecular diagnostics.
• Matching computer orders with specimen labeling; sorting specimens; checking labeling; logging specimens; arranging reports for delivery; Maintaining quality results verify and equipment function, troubleshooting, calibrating equipment and monitoring quality control measures and protocols
• Participating in staff training and educational opportunities; Identifying and communicating abnormal patient conditions reports mandated information to the public health department or other designated officials
• Contributing to a safe and secure environment, following established standards and procedures; complying with legal regulations
• Maintaining patient confidence by keeping laboratory information confidential

Education, Certification, & Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in science
• MLS(ASCP) certification or equivalent
• Three (3) years of experience

Must be legally authorized to work in the US without sponsorship.

HealthCare Connections, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability, pregnancy, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or other protected status pursuant to law.