Laboratory - Clinical Laboratory Technologist

Lake Butler Hospital is a critical access hospital in North Florida providing 24-hour emergency services, inpatient hospitalization, swing bed program, rehabilitation services, outpatient laboratory, and outpatient radiology (X-ray, ultrasound, and CT scan) services to Union County and the surrounding counties. We are devoted to providing all members of our community with premier-quality health care in a compassionate and inviting environment.

We are seeking a knowledgeable Clinical Laboratory Technologist to join our team!

Job Summary

Performs a wide range of medical laboratory procedures requiring technical knowledge and skill, at the request of authorized, licensed providers. Operates laboratory analyzers to provide critical data for use in the treatment and diagnosis of disease. Makes independent judgement decisions in the reporting of normal and abnormal test results. Performs and analyzes quality control data. Instructs and mentors fellow employees. Interacts with nursing and health care practitioners. Provides excellent customer service.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Obtains and processes blood and/or other specimens from geriatric, adult, adolescent, pediatric, and neonatal patients. Logs, accessions, centrifuges, aliquots, and distributes samples to designated areas of the laboratory. Makes determinations as to acceptability of samples and completes appropriate specimen rejection forms when necessary.
• Performs clerical duties such as filing, billing, charge reconciliation, and report distribution. Answers phones and aids hospital staff, clients, and all patients. Maintains accuracy of all reports, records, and maintains test results. Completes test request forms and enters all charge information int the hospital and reference laboratory information systems. Maintains accurate records of all specimens received or sent out of the laboratory.
• Performs as a medical technologist in areas of licensure by testing acceptable specimens to provide accurate and timely results. Understands all instrument functions, calibrations, and quality control needs, as well as troubleshooting. Identifies and confirms abnormal test results. Able to solve problems, work independently, and prioritize/organize workflow.
• Assists in developing, maintaining, and modifying procedures and applications.
• Practices universal precautions and makes proper use of personal protective equipment, while maintaining a clean work area.

Additional Responsibilities in Position Description.

Requirements

Education: Associate of Science with licensure as a Medical Lab Technologist. Bachelor of Science preferred.

Experience: 2-4 years in clinical lab environment. Greater than 5 years in a clinical lab environment preferred.

Skills: Able to learn and retain quickly and precisely, with attention to detail. Able to use laboratory equipment, software, is knowledgeable and self-directed.

Knowledge: Knowledge of standard laboratory information and practices. Extensive knowledge base attained by experience and during prior employment.

Abilities: Read, write, and speaks to communicate effectively.