Medical Technologist / Generalist

Medical Technologist / Generalist

Enjoy living and working in beautiful Sarasota, Florida located near the Gulf of Mexico.  Doctors Hospital of Sarasota has an opportunity for a Generalist Medical Technologist  performing 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.
• Florida State licensure required in all 5 areas of the Lab   Micro experience required..
• Bachelor's Degree is required.
• 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. .