Medical Technologist

Medical Technologist

The Lab Administration at Oak Hill Hospital  has a full time opening for a Generalist Medical Technologist for the day shift. 

Oak Hill Hospital is located near the family-friendly town of Brooksville, Florida.  The hospital is situated on Florida's nature Coast, with offers fishing, boating,bird watching and Hiking.  Come join our team. in the Lab.

The Medical Technologist performs laboratory testing in one or more sections of the laboratory that assists with the diagnosis of patients.  The tasks and responsibilities include:

• Processes specimens, prepares reagents, performs testing procedures; reports and interprets test results.
• Performs quality control testing, instrument maintenance and troubleshooting.
• Verifies analytic accuracy, precision, sensitivity and references ranges for test methods.
• Works with Physician to analyze results and conduct more difficult, non-routine tests.
• Serves as a consultant to medical laboratory technicians and phlebotomists as needed.
• Orients and mentors new staff members.
• Follows Standard Precautions using personal protective equipment as required.

• Nationally recognized certification as a medical technologist or equivalent.  ASCP or AMT
• Florida State licensure required. In all 5 areas as a Generalist
• Associate's degree in medical technology with formal medical technology training or qualification under CLIA '88 Regulations.  Bachelor's Degree is preferred.
• Minimum 1 year of experience as a Medical Technologist in a hospital laboratory is preferred.
• Critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision in a fast paced environment.
• Strong team work and collaboration abilities.
• Ability to perform work that requires frequent standing, walking, lifting, grasping and repetitive motion. Lifting up to 50 pounds.  Occasional stooping, squatting, pushing, pulling, climbing, overhead lifting. .