Blood Bank Technologist II - FT - Nights - $20K Sign on Bonus - MHW

Location

• Pembroke Pines, Florida Memorial laboratory professionals understand that every specimen and every report are informing diagnosis, treatment and care. We never lose sight of the patient and family who are on the other end of that data, and are depending on us for timely and accurate results.
• We aspire to the
• Five
• Rights of
• Laboratory
• Testing: performing the right test on the right patient at the right time for the right indicators leading to the right diagnostic decision.

Summary

The level II Technologist in the Blood Bank’s Clinical Laboratory is responsible for performing, evaluating, and reporting of technical laboratory testing on patient specimens for use in the transfusion of blood products. Follows established procedures to ensure laboratory quality control and compliance with professional standards of practice. - A minimum of 2-3 years experience working in a Hospital Transfusion Services (Blood Bank) or a Blood Center highly preferred.

Responsibilities

Effectively manages resources such as productivity, supplies, instruments and equipment. Plans work and completes job responsibilities in an efficient and productive manner.Reports test results in a timely manner according to established laboratory protocols.Performs accurate and appropriate testing of specimens received in the laboratory, according to established laboratory protocol and procedures.Follows established procedures for laboratory quality control, ensures compliance with regulatory requirements, quality standards, compliance activities, and policies and procedures.Serves as a resource to laboratory staff and other clinical staff as needed.

Competencies

• Accountability, accuracy & quality, analysis and decision making, clinical policies and standards, customer service, equipment maintenance - Lab, responding to change, specimen handling, accessioning, and processing,
• Standards
• OF
• Behavior
• Education and
• Certification
• Requirements: Bachelors (Required)Clinical Lab Supervisor License (SU LICENSE) - State of Florida (FL), Clinical Lab Technologist
• License (TN
• LICENSE) -
• State of
• Florida (FL)
• Additional
• Job
• Information:
• Complexity of
• Work: Intermediate knowledge of laboratory procedures and instrumentation. Ability to effectively relate and communicate with internal and external customers. Intermediate knowledge of laboratory information systems. Requires critical thinking skills, effective communication skills, decisive judgment, performance with high levels of accuracy, and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
• Required
• Work
• Experience: Minimum of three (3) years’ work experience required as a Clinical Laboratory Technologist.
• Other
• Information:
• Additional
• Education
• Info: Associate’s degree with five (5) years or more of experience in lieu of a Bachelor's degree. Bachelor’s degree required to assess competency.Additional
• Cert/License
• Info: Florida State License as a Technologist (TN License) or Supervisor (SU License) in the area of responsibility.
• Working
• Conditions and
• Physical
• Requirements: Bending and Stooping = 60% Climbing = 40% Keyboard Entry = 60% Kneeling = 20% Lifting/Carrying Patients 35 Pounds or Greater = 0% Lifting or Carrying 0 - 25 lbs Non-Patient = 60% Lifting or Carrying 2501 lbs - 75 lbs Non-Patient = 20% Lifting or Carrying > 75 lbs Non-Patient = 0% Pushing or Pulling 0 - 25 lbs Non-Patient = 60% Pushing or Pulling 26 - 75 lbs Non-Patient = 20% Pushing or Pulling > 75 lbs Non-Patient = 0% Reaching = 60% Repetitive Movement Foot/Leg = 0% Repetitive Movement Hand/Arm = 60% Running = 0% Sitting = 60% Squatting = 40% Standing = 60% Walking = 60% Audible Speech = 60% Hearing Acuity = 60% Smelling Acuity = 40% Taste Discrimination = 0% Depth Perception = 60% Distinguish Color = 60% Seeing - Far = 60% Seeing - Near = 60% Bio hazardous Waste = 60% Biological Hazards - Respiratory = 60% Biological Hazards - Skin or Ingestion = 60% Blood and/or Bodily Fluids = 60% Communicable Diseases and/or Pathogens = 60% Asbestos = 0% Cytotoxic Chemicals = 0% Dust = 40% Gas/Vapors/Fumes = 40% Hazardous Chemicals = 60% Hazardous Medication = 0% Latex = 20% Computer Monitor = 60% Domestic Animals = 0% Extreme Heat/Cold = 0% Fire Risk = 40% Hazardous Noise = 20% Heating Devices = 60% Hypoxia = 0% Laser/High Intensity Lights = 0% Magnetic Fields = 0% Moving Mechanical Parts = 60% Needles/Sharp Objects = 60% Potential Electric Shock = 40% Potential for Physical Assault = 20% Radiation = 40% Sudden Decompression During Flights = 0% Unprotected Heights = 0% Wet or Slippery Surfaces = 40%